used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
in addition
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
confined by bonds
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
chiefest
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From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
a small house with a single story
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
well in the past; former
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
psychological suffering
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
at any time
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
set up or found
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
highest in quality
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
Perdita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
an amount of time
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
Raymond
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From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
recurring again and again
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a curious fact, that at this period, when by the marriage of Perdita I was allied to one of the richest individuals in England, and was bound by the most intimate friendship to its chiefest noble, I experienced the greatest excess of poverty that I had ever known.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
at the time that
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading When we arrived at Windsor, I found that Raymond and Perdita had departed for the continent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was in vain that I repeated to myself with regard to Adrian, that his purse was open to me; that one in soul, as we were, our fortunes ought also to be common.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I took possession of my sister’s cottage, and blessed myself that I lived within view of Windsor Castle.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My knowledge of the worldly principles of Lord Raymond, would have ever prevented me from applying to him, however deep my distress might have been.
