used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There is something so mystic, so enthralling about it, don't you think?
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading "Oh, I love India--adore it, simply!"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I always feel as though I were wandering through a chapter of the _Arabian Nights_ full of gorgeous princes, wicked robbers, genii, or whatever you call them.
ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I always feel as though I were wandering through a chapter of the _Arabian Nights_ full of gorgeous princes, wicked robbers, genii, or whatever you call them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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Cary
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading THE DANCING IS RESUMED.
don't
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From this reading "There is something so mystic, so enthralling about it, don't you think?
enthrallingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading "There is something so mystic, so enthralling about it, don't you think?
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I always feel as though I were wandering through a chapter of the _Arabian Nights_ full of gorgeous princes, wicked robbers, genii, or whatever you call them.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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genii
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gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, I love India--adore it, simply!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading "Oh, I love India--adore it, simply!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DANCING IS RESUMED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, I love India--adore it, simply!"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Oh, I love India--adore it, simply!"
a form of address for a married woman
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mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading "There is something so mystic, so enthralling about it, don't you think?
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading I always feel as though I were wandering through a chapter of the _Arabian Nights_ full of gorgeous princes, wicked robbers, genii, or whatever you call them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I love India--adore it, simply!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
a human being
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
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past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading THE DANCING IS RESUMED.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
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self-controlled
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From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh, I love India--adore it, simply!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "There is something so mystic, so enthralling about it, don't you think?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There is something so mystic, so enthralling about it, don't you think?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DANCING IS RESUMED.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I always feel as though I were wandering through a chapter of the _Arabian Nights_ full of gorgeous princes, wicked robbers, genii, or whatever you call them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is something so mystic, so enthralling about it, don't you think?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "There is something so mystic, so enthralling about it, don't you think?
in spite of the fact that
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from one end or side of something to the other
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the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
under normal conditions
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
migratory
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I always feel as though I were wandering through a chapter of the _Arabian Nights_ full of gorgeous princes, wicked robbers, genii, or whatever you call them.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
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which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Cary exclaimed, in the tone of a person who, usually self-controlled, finds himself overwhelmed by the force of his own enthusiasm.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading I always feel as though I were wandering through a chapter of the _Arabian Nights_ full of gorgeous princes, wicked robbers, genii, or whatever you call them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There is something so mystic, so enthralling about it, don't you think?
