used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
ALLIANCEnounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading And the audience sat spellbound and listened.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
distraughtadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
début
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From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
set up or found
From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
incomparablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbli/
in an incomparable manner or to an incomparable degree
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
iridescentadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈdesənt/
varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading And the audience sat spellbound and listened.
lucevan
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From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
Mario
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From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
McCormack
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From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
a particular point in time
From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And the audience sat spellbound and listened.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading And the audience sat spellbound and listened.
stelle
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From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
believed likely
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For John McCormack was making his début as Mario that evening, and it was not until this moment that he found himself.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas the baron, assured that he was making progress, could abandon himself to a new sensation, the pleasure of hearing “E lucevan le stelle” incomparably sung by a voice as smooth, as soft, as iridescent as the satin in old Flemish paintings.
which person or people
From this reading ALLIANCE This time it was the baron who attended and the countess who was distraught.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The story he had told her had awakened memories and emotions deeper, more violent, than he suspected, and though she managed to keep her face serene, she was on fire within.
