used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
couldn't
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From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
dissertations
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From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
for a limitless time
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
how
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From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
inviolableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
not any; not one
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
pathologicaladjectiveUS /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to the practice of pathology
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
Rosaleen
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From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
and nothing more
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
sociologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or determined by sociology
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But as a matter of principle he was forever urging on her his point of view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
(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 Rosaleen was well aware that Ambrose had no intentions toward her of a personal nature; he was simply mildly attracted by her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And he was not content with dissertations upon the influence of love on the soul; he became medical and pathological and sociological.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was always saying how incomplete was the life of a woman without an “affair.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He couldn’t endure her inviolable reserve; it made him furious that she would not discuss these things.
