used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That she had a vigorous intelligence, I could not deny.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That she had a vigorous intelligence, I could not deny.
greatly pleased
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading That she had a vigorous intelligence, I could not deny.
divisible by two
From this reading I knew that she repelled me, even while she fascinated me.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading I knew that she repelled me, even while she fascinated me.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading That she had a vigorous intelligence, I could not deny.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, love as I understand it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is, love as I understand it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that she repelled me, even while she fascinated me.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I knew that she repelled me, even while she fascinated me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
not any; not one
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading I knew that she repelled me, even while she fascinated me.
express in words
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading That is, love as I understand it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I realized the barriers between us, that, much as I delighted in her beauty--for she was beautiful that night--that much as I rejoiced in being with her, I felt no love for her.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading That she had a vigorous intelligence, I could not deny.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I knew that she repelled me, even while she fascinated me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If any one should read this, I imagine he will say that I had fallen in love with her, but such was not the case.
