used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I would not see Armelline’s horror, who could not bear me to take a fancy to Emilie.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
Armelline
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From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
Armelline's
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From this reading I would not see Armelline’s horror, who could not bear me to take a fancy to Emilie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
have
From this reading I would not see Armelline’s horror, who could not bear me to take a fancy to Emilie.
for the reason that
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
Civita
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From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
Emilie
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From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
Emilie's
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From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I would not see Armelline’s horror, who could not bear me to take a fancy to Emilie.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
FlorentineadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəntiːn/
of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
intense and profound fear
From this reading I would not see Armelline’s horror, who could not bear me to take a fancy to Emilie.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
held dear
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
joined in matrimony
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I would not see Armelline’s horror, who could not bear me to take a fancy to Emilie.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
not any; not one
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I would not see Armelline’s horror, who could not bear me to take a fancy to Emilie.
come into possession of
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
and nothing more
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
determined
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
Scholastica
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From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
carry out
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Florentine--Marriage of Emilie--Scholastica--Armelline at the Ball Before the supper I had loved Armelline to such an extent that I had determined to see her no more, but after it I felt that I must obtain her or die.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
Vecchia
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From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I saw that she had only consented to my small liberties because she regarded them as mere jokes, of no account, and I resolved to take advantage of this way of looking at it to go as far as I could.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I often pretended to forget to kiss her hand, while I kissed Emilie’s and told her that if I felt certain of receiving positive marks of her affection I should stay at Civita Vecchia for some weeks after she was married.
which person or people
From this reading I would not see Armelline’s horror, who could not bear me to take a fancy to Emilie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I began to play the part of indifferent to the best of my ability, only visiting her every other day, and looking at her with an expression of polite interest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would not see Armelline’s horror, who could not bear me to take a fancy to Emilie.
