Chapter XXXVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But the count, her father!--the thought of him gave me an unpleasant twinge.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading ON BOARD THE GOOD SHIP ANNA CATHARINA.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

aroused or activated

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ON BOARD THE GOOD SHIP ANNA CATHARINA.

the lower side of anything

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

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From this reading ON BOARD THE GOOD SHIP ANNA CATHARINA.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

carefully weighed

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

in a hearty manner

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a female human offspring

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

properly deserved

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

at any time

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a boy or man

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But the count, her father!--the thought of him gave me an unpleasant twinge.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

a quick look

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ON BOARD THE GOOD SHIP ANNA CATHARINA.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the count, her father!--the thought of him gave me an unpleasant twinge.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a believer in imperialism

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

held dear

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

plural of “musketeer” — a foot soldier armed with a musket

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

impressive in appearance

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON BOARD THE GOOD SHIP ANNA CATHARINA.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

with low volume

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

restored to a new condition

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

the work of a sailor

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

transport commercially

From this reading ON BOARD THE GOOD SHIP ANNA CATHARINA.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ON BOARD THE GOOD SHIP ANNA CATHARINA.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading But the count, her father!--the thought of him gave me an unpleasant twinge.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading But the count, her father!--the thought of him gave me an unpleasant twinge.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

the topmost one of two

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

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From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

which person or people

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As I ascended to the upper deck my heart was full of joy, at the thought that Ernestine, whom I had considered all but lost to me for ever, was so suddenly restored; that her father was with us, and that we were now all together sailing quietly on the Danish waters, and far from the rival he had proposed--that Count Kœningheim, whom--though he was a brave and honest fellow--I cordially wished at the bottom of the Red Sea.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The first sentiment that Ernestine had awakened within me returned with renewed force; the sound of her voice--one glimpse of that well-remembered form--had recalled it all, as it were, from the depth of my heart, and I felt that I loved her as she deserved to be loved.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading What would he, a Catholic, an Imperialist, a noble and high military officer under that ambitious Emperor who had bestowed upon him so many princely gifts, think of me loving his daughter; for I was but a poor soldier of fortune--a captain of musketeers, under the unfortunate King of Denmark.