used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading COLERIDGE: Wallenstein.
conciliateverb
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
deformedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɔːrmd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
apart from; not including
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
InterpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
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 Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
prepossessverb
possess beforehand
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
sanctifying
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From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
get rid of
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
not in physical motion
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
undersizedadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərsaɪzd/
smaller than normal for its kind
From this reading Pale, thin, undersized, and slightly deformed, the sanctifying mind still shed over the humble frame a spell more powerful than beauty.
undistinguishableadjective
not capable of being distinguished or differentiated
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
WallensteinnounUS /ˈwɔːlənstaɪn/
Austrian general who fought for the Hapsburgs during the Thirty Years' War (1583-1634)
From this reading COLERIDGE: Wallenstein.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
which person or people
From this reading Who dares Interpret then my life for me as ‘t were One of the undistinguishable many?
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
but in spite of that
From this reading Absent in manner, melancholy in air, and never conversing except upon subjects on which his imagination was excited, there was yet a gentleness about him which could not fail to conciliate and prepossess; nor did Clarence omit any opportunity to soften his reserve, and wind himself into his more intimate acquaintance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The first time Clarence had observed the young artist, he had taken a deep interest in his appearance.
