used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
anew
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The visitors were welcomed and brought in.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The visitors were welcomed and brought in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
greatly pleased
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Their friends too were very glad to see them.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Their friends too were very glad to see them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The visitors were welcomed and brought in.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
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 They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Their friends too were very glad to see them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The visitors were welcomed and brought in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their friends too were very glad to see them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their friends too were very glad to see them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Their friends too were very glad to see them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Their friends too were very glad to see them.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The visitors were welcomed and brought in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The visitors were welcomed and brought in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The visitors were welcomed and brought in.
in or at the place that
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were delighted to find themselves again in the same house and in the same rooms where in early times they had passed many happy days, but which they had not seen for a long time.
but in spite of that
From this reading If something of the first bloom had faded off them, yet there was an air in their appearance which was always irresistibly attractive.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The Count and the Baroness had both those tall fine figures which please in middle life almost better than in youth.
