used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
Angelo
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From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Pierre Raimond was seated on one side of the fireplace, and Arnold on the other.
artistical
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From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
start firing a weapon
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Pierre Raimond was seated on one side of the fireplace, and Arnold on the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
INTIMACYnounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
not any; not one
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pierre Raimond was seated on one side of the fireplace, and Arnold on the other.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pierre Raimond was seated on one side of the fireplace, and Arnold on the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Pierre Raimond was seated on one side of the fireplace, and Arnold on the other.
others
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From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading Pierre Raimond was seated on one side of the fireplace, and Arnold on the other.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
Raimond
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From this reading Pierre Raimond was seated on one side of the fireplace, and Arnold on the other.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Pierre Raimond was seated on one side of the fireplace, and Arnold on the other.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Pierre Raimond was seated on one side of the fireplace, and Arnold on the other.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
not in physical motion
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Since the prince had fallen in love, his features had resumed an appearance of strength and health, although his countenance was still somewhat pale.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Arnold, whilst he rendered justice and homage due to the immense genius of the old sculptor of marble, felt no sympathy in his productions, although he fully understood the admiration they inspired.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A serious discussion had arisen between Pierre Raimond and Arnold; for to complete the charm of their intimacy, they differed in their particular views on certain artistical questions, and amongst others in their estimation of Michael Angelo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading INTIMACY A good fire blazed on the hearth, whilst without the snow was falling and the wind was bitterly cold.
