used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading His volume of poems this night affected all his being.
(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 His volume of poems this night affected all his being.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His volume of poems this night affected all his being.
Blanchet
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From this reading It was the demeanor of Herbert Blanchet that especially spoiled the evening for him.
BONNYBELL'S
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From this reading "UNDER BONNYBELL'S WINDOW-PANES."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading It was the demeanor of Herbert Blanchet that especially spoiled the evening for him.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was the demeanor of Herbert Blanchet that especially spoiled the evening for him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the demeanor of Herbert Blanchet that especially spoiled the evening for him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the demeanor of Herbert Blanchet that especially spoiled the evening for him.
set up or found
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading It was the demeanor of Herbert Blanchet that especially spoiled the evening for him.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
Heron'snounUS /ˈherənz/
possessive form of “heron” — Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the demeanor of Herbert Blanchet that especially spoiled the evening for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His volume of poems this night affected all his being.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the demeanor of Herbert Blanchet that especially spoiled the evening for him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading His volume of poems this night affected all his being.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading It was the demeanor of Herbert Blanchet that especially spoiled the evening for him.
stimulantnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnt/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His volume of poems this night affected all his being.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "UNDER BONNYBELL'S WINDOW-PANES."
precisely as stated
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading His volume of poems this night affected all his being.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading In truth the head of the poet was not a strong one, and was very easily turned by any little stimulant of whatever kind.
WINDOW-PANES
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From this reading "UNDER BONNYBELL'S WINDOW-PANES."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But there was something more in Victor Heron's feeling of depression that night than came from the mere fact that he had found a few young artists not quite such heroic spirits as he thought they ought to be.
