used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
aureolenounUS /ˈɑːrioʊl/
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
clairvoyantadjectiveUS /klerˈvɔɪənt/
perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
DifferingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
distrustfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌstfəl/
having or showing distrust
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
ennuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
enslavedverbUS /enˈsleɪvd/
past form of “enslave” — make a slave of; bring into servitude
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
a social unit living together
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
liaisonsnounUS /liˈeɪsɑːnz/
plural of “liaison” — a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
held dear
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
mercenarynounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
having a supporting base
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
confined on all sides
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
THORNSnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading His timid and sluggish but penetrating disposition, always standing on the defensive in life, had saved him from his passions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
tormentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrments/
plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few intrigues, two brief _liaisons_ that had perished of _ennui_, and some mercenary loves that had been broken off from disgust, comprised the history of his heart.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE THORNS OF THE ROSE He was in torments, for he loved her.
well-keptadjective
kept in good condition
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
which person or people
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
belonging to which person
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Differing in this from the common run of lovers, in whose eyes the woman chosen of their heart appears surrounded by an aureole of perfection, his attachment for her had grown within him while studying her with the clairvoyant eyes of a suspicious and distrustful man who had never been entirely enslaved.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He regarded women as an object of utility for those who desire a well-kept house and a family, as an object of comparative pleasure to those who are in quest of the pastime of love.
