used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
Almer
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From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
a young person of either sex
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
dearly loved
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
deterredverbUS /dɪˈtɜːrd/
inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
the literary culture
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
not any; not one
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
singularly-named
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From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
required or under orders
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It is a perfect country residence, and the scenery around it is, I am told, charming.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Up to this time, no ghost has appeared to her, nor has my composure been disturbed by supernatural visions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
at the time that
From this reading It appears that she was enchanted when she heard from your lips that your house was supposed to be haunted by shadows, and although you cautioned her immediately afterwards, she was not to be deterred from accepting your invitation.
a Caucasian
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
which person or people
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As you are aware, I have no eyes for the beauties of Nature; human nature and human motive alone interest me, and my impressions of the neighbourhood are derived from the descriptions of my wife, who enjoys novelty with the impulsive enjoyment of a child.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TWO LETTERS--FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND, FROM LOVER TO LOVER I "My Dear Almer,--We have been here three days, and are comfortably established in your singularly-named villa, the House of White Shadows.
