used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
(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 This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
cornucopianounUS /ˌkɔːrnəˈkoʊpiə/
a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
Daura
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From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
Idallan
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From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
Idallan's
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From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
knightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
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 Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
and nothing more
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
overabundantadjective
excessively abundant
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
radicallyadverbUS /ˈrædɪkli/
in a radical manner
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
repudiatedverbUS /riˈpjuːdieɪtɪd/
past form of “repudiate” — cast off
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
steeping
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From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
tarnishedverbUS /ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
unreflecting
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From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Idallan's heart was radically bad, as might be inferred from his conduct in the contest for the veil.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
at the time that
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Savage and boisterous passions tarnished the splendor of the many knightly virtues which adorned his nature; and his real character appeared, when fortune, from her cornucopia, suddenly poured the full stream of love, wealth and splendor upon him.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading This unexpected and overabundant fulfilment of all his wildest hopes, gave the finishing touch to his temperament.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Idallan was restlessly tossing upon his solitary bed on the first anniversary of his marriage night, whilst the repudiated and suffering Daura rested in a distant chamber, steeping her pillow with her tears.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The beauteous woman, whom unreflecting love had conducted to his arms, he valued merely as the slave of his rough and savage will.
