used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a healthy, vigorous, and in no way vicious young man.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
(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 He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
debasedadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪst/
mixed with impurities
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
emanating from God
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading He was a healthy, vigorous, and in no way vicious young man.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
Katrin
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From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
Kinloch-Rugas
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From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
held dear
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
take the midday meal
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a healthy, vigorous, and in no way vicious young man.
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 Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
not any; not one
From this reading He was a healthy, vigorous, and in no way vicious young man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
an amount of time
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
Ronald
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From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
precisely as stated
From this reading He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He was a healthy, vigorous, and in no way vicious young man.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading He was a healthy, vigorous, and in no way vicious young man.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was a healthy, vigorous, and in no way vicious young man.
(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 He loved Lily--as well as he was capable of loving--with all the mingled sentiment and passion, the emotions high and low, the very human and half divine, which are involved in that condition of mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ronald walked into Kinloch-Rugas after the plentiful lunch upon which Katrin had made so many remarks.
belonging to which person
From this reading If he had not the highest ideal, he had not at all the lowered standard of a man whose mind has been debased by evil communications.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His head was buzzing and his bosom thrilling with the excitement natural at that period of existence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a healthy, vigorous, and in no way vicious young man.
