used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In truth I was so enamoured of Donna Maria, that I saw nobody but her.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading In truth I was so enamoured of Donna Maria, that I saw nobody but her.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
enamoured
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From this reading In truth I was so enamoured of Donna Maria, that I saw nobody but her.
entreated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth I was so enamoured of Donna Maria, that I saw nobody but her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading In truth I was so enamoured of Donna Maria, that I saw nobody but her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
noblenessnoun
the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
no person; not anyone
From this reading In truth I was so enamoured of Donna Maria, that I saw nobody but her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading An air of peculiar nobleness and grace distinguished her from her companions.
participate in games or sport
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
cut with a saw
From this reading In truth I was so enamoured of Donna Maria, that I saw nobody but her.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
deliver by singing
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth I was so enamoured of Donna Maria, that I saw nobody but her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eldest sister was the dancer I took most notice of.
at the time that
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
which person or people
From this reading It is not surprising then that a man who took fire so easily as I did, could not resist such fine qualities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When she left off dancing, I seated myself at her feet, and presenting her with a guitar, entreated that she would play and sing to it.
