used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
Ah
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From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
(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 determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
CONYnoun
any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
From this reading P. CONY.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
at any time
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
and nothing more
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
go away from a place
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading P. CONY.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
propos
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From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
carry out
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
Truchses
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From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
Ulm
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From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Albert felt much relieved when he got to his room, and reflected on what had just happened.
at the time that
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He rejoiced that the weight which had oppressed his mind ever since he promised to quit the service of the League, was now removed, in a way which could not have been more _a propos_, and which he conceived to be every way honourable to his feelings.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He determined, therefore, without delay, to leave Ulm, letting Truchses take all the blame of this step to himself.
people who are wounded
From this reading Oh, when, enveloped in a night of grief, Thy wounded heart can nowhere find relief; When the sun plunges in the western sea, Ah, let the star of love not set to thee.
