used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
(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 Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
divisible by two
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
used to form the superlative
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
on one occasion
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
and nothing more
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
Plucritus
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From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
in the near future
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
sternnessnounUS /ˈstɜːrnnəs/
the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Like Plucritus he appeared taller and stronger here, lacking only unnecessary outward show.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading Far away from earth and all its unreal glamour and the false shade thrown on the Power of Goodness, he was a different spirit.
Ursula
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From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
Virginius
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From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
at the time that
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
in or at the place that
From this reading But where had gone that coldness, that almost taciturn manner, and the sternness that had seemed to me his most especial characteristics when on earth?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even that silence, which once in a fit of anger I had termed contemptible, had vanished.
belonging to which person
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Virginius soon returned, and with him his wife, whose name I learned soon afterwards was Ursula.
