used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
anew
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
equally
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
(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 BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
half-uttered
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From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
inhaleverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪl/
draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
a particular point in time
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
others
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From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
outburstsnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrsts/
plural of “outburst” — an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
unusual or striking
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
not in physical motion
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER In the friendship between brother and sister there is a frank and simple sweetness that makes it a sentiment apart from all others.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What makes it still more singular is the marvellous ability of the two parties to such a friendship to think and to feel alike, this springing from a common origin and a childhood spent together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In its nature it is free from the violent outbursts of love and those passionate transports which are too intoxicating to be lasting.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is distinguished, however, from ordinary friendship between persons of the same sex, by the element of modest discretion and tenderness introduced into it by the woman.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The two can then understand a half-uttered word, can call back memories at the same moment, can live again together the days of old and inhale again the perfume of the past.
