used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE MAKES LOVE, AND IS FRIGHTENED.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
dissoluteadjective
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
apart from; not including
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
faultlessadjective
without fault or error
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
made afraid
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE MAKES LOVE, AND IS FRIGHTENED.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE MAKES LOVE, AND IS FRIGHTENED.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE MAKES LOVE, AND IS FRIGHTENED.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE MAKES LOVE, AND IS FRIGHTENED.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
MARMADUKE
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From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE MAKES LOVE, AND IS FRIGHTENED.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE MAKES LOVE, AND IS FRIGHTENED.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
NEVILE
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From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE MAKES LOVE, AND IS FRIGHTENED.
not any; not one
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
paragonnounUS /ˈperəɡɑːn/
an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
by chance
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
with speed
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
Sibyll
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From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
Sibyll's
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From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
unusual or striking
From this reading The poor Sibyll--she was no faultless paragon,-- she was a rare and singular mixture of many opposite qualities in heart and in intellect!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
virginsnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For two or three days Marmaduke and Sibyll were necessarily brought much together.
at the time that
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such familiarity of intercourse was peculiarly rare in that time, when, except perhaps in the dissolute court of Edward IV., the virgins of gentle birth mixed sparingly, and with great reserve, amongst those of opposite sex.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Marmaduke, rapidly recovering from the effect of his wounds, and without other resource than Sibyll's society in the solitude of his confinement, was not proof against the temptation which one so young and so sweetly winning brought to his fancy or his senses.
