used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Again the object of his affections was unattainable, being engaged to another.
anew
From this reading Again the object of his affections was unattainable, being engaged to another.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
(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 There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
in addition
From this reading There were also ladies in the house, and John was for the eighth time in love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Again the object of his affections was unattainable, being engaged to another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Again the object of his affections was unattainable, being engaged to another.
boarding-house
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From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
compromisesnounUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪz/
plural of “compromise” — a middle way between two extremes
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading There were also ladies in the house, and John was for the eighth time in love.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Again the object of his affections was unattainable, being engaged to another.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Again the object of his affections was unattainable, being engaged to another.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There were also ladies in the house, and John was for the eighth time in love.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were also ladies in the house, and John was for the eighth time in love.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There were also ladies in the house, and John was for the eighth time in love.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading There were also ladies in the house, and John was for the eighth time in love.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
immediately past
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There were also ladies in the house, and John was for the eighth time in love.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
absolutely essential
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Again the object of his affections was unattainable, being engaged to another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
overloadedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərloʊdɪd/
loaded past capacity
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
by chance
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
self-adaptation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were also ladies in the house, and John was for the eighth time in love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
From this reading Again the object of his affections was unattainable, being engaged to another.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were also ladies in the house, and John was for the eighth time in love.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The variety of this social intercourse overloaded his brain with impressions from all circles; his personality became relaxed and distracted through the self-adaptation and compromises with other people's views which are necessary in society.
which person or people
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TORN TO PIECES John's entrance into the boarding-house secured for him intercourse with a large and varied circle,--perhaps too varied.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There were students of all ages, of all subjects, and from all districts, from clergymen who were reading for their last examination to young medical and law students.
