used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this moment a servant announced Mr. Hobhouse.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
in addition
From this reading "Lord Clare's visit also occasioned him extreme delight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading At this moment a servant announced Mr. Hobhouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment a servant announced Mr. Hobhouse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
Byron'snounUS /ˈbaɪrənz/
possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
Clare's
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From this reading "Lord Clare's visit also occasioned him extreme delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Lord Clare's visit also occasioned him extreme delight.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His emotion was so great that he was forced to sit down.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
any strong feeling
From this reading His emotion was so great that he was forced to sit down.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Lord Clare's visit also occasioned him extreme delight.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading His emotion was so great that he was forced to sit down.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
Hobhouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this moment a servant announced Mr. Hobhouse.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
liveliestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliːəst/
superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment a servant announced Mr. Hobhouse.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At this moment a servant announced Mr. Hobhouse.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading "Lord Clare's visit also occasioned him extreme delight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading At this moment a servant announced Mr. Hobhouse.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
be seated
From this reading His emotion was so great that he was forced to sit down.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment a servant announced Mr. Hobhouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Lord Clare's visit also occasioned him extreme delight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The slight shade of melancholy diffused over Lord Byron's face gave instant place to the liveliest joy; but it was so great, that it almost deprived him of strength.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A fearful paleness came over his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with tears as he embraced his friend.
