used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
at any time
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
loatheverbUS /loʊð/
find repugnant
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
held dear
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
not any; not one
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
quaintest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
carry out
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
Tangiernoun
a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
hard to endure
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I was so utterly and foolishly happy in this most Eastern city located in the West that I have loved it deeply ever since.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our impressions take their colour from the passing mood; we like or loathe a place according to the temper in which we view it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole tenor of my life had changed, the feverish excitement was gone, no deep anxiety vexed or troubled me, all my cares were transferred to stronger shoulders than mine.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Tangier, the wildest, quaintest, most savage spot on the face of the globe, was to me the most enchanting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the trying and eventful episodes of the past week I had passed into a tranquil haven filled with perfect peace.
