used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strong, self-sacrificing amiability governed Elise's manner this evening.
(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 The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading A strong, self-sacrificing amiability governed Elise's manner this evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evening came, and with it lights and guests.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Evening came, and with it lights and guests.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
children's
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From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE END OF THE DAY.
Elise's
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From this reading A strong, self-sacrificing amiability governed Elise's manner this evening.
Emelie
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From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE DAY.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evening came, and with it lights and guests.
at any time
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading A strong, self-sacrificing amiability governed Elise's manner this evening.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Evening came, and with it lights and guests.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Evening came, and with it lights and guests.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Evening came, and with it lights and guests.
livelieradjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliər/
comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A strong, self-sacrificing amiability governed Elise's manner this evening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE DAY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
and nothing more
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
others
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From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
self-sacrificingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading A strong, self-sacrificing amiability governed Elise's manner this evening.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A strong, self-sacrificing amiability governed Elise's manner this evening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE DAY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A strong, self-sacrificing amiability governed Elise's manner this evening.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
in the direction of
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The beautiful Emelie, on the contrary, thought of herself; was livelier and more brilliant than ever, and, as usual, assembled all the gentlemen around her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was almost cordial towards Emelie; cared for the comfort of every one, played the piano for the children's dance, and appeared to exist only in order to serve others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evening came, and with it lights and guests.
