used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He was admitted to her room, and the two were left alone to their happiness.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was admitted to her room, and the two were left alone to their happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
Carvel
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From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
Chrysophrasia
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From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The rest of the family were mad with delight.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
a social unit living together
From this reading The rest of the family were mad with delight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He was admitted to her room, and the two were left alone to their happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was admitted to her room, and the two were left alone to their happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was admitted to her room, and the two were left alone to their happiness.
roused to anger
From this reading The rest of the family were mad with delight.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
on one occasion
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of the family were mad with delight.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was admitted to her room, and the two were left alone to their happiness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
swoonedverbUS /swuːnd/
past form of “swoon” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was admitted to her room, and the two were left alone to their happiness.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was admitted to her room, and the two were left alone to their happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was well done, and the force of the shock was broken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was admitted to her room, and the two were left alone to their happiness.
at the time that
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old lady nearly swooned with joy, but the danger was past when she recovered her consciousness and demanded to see Alexander at once.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
a late time of life
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading John Carvel grew ten years younger, and Mrs. Carvel fairly cried with joy, while Chrysophrasia declared that it was worth while to be disappointed by the first impression of Constantinople, when one was consoled by such a thrilling tale with so joyous a termination,--or happy end, as I should have said.
