used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SERAPHIN AND LOUISE.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
command with authority
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
flitted
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From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
florins
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From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
Gerlach
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From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
Greifmann
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From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
LOUISE
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From this reading SERAPHIN AND LOUISE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
and nothing more
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
not any; not one
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
oppositesnounUS /ˈɑːpəzəts/
plural of “opposite” — a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
reptilesnounUS /ˈreptaɪlz/
plural of “reptile” — any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
relieve from
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
schooledverbUS /skuːld/
past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
SERAPHIN
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From this reading SERAPHIN AND LOUISE.
slimyadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪmi/
covered with or resembling slime
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
Sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
TrainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Trained up on Christian principles, schooled by enlightened professors of the faith, and watched over with affectionate vigilance by a pious mother, Seraphin had had no conception of the state of modern society.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading For this reason, both Greifmann _Senior_ and Gerlach _Senior_ committed a blunder in wishing to unite by marriage three millions of florins, the owners of which not merely differed, but were the direct opposites of each other in disposition and education.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading He was unable to rid himself of a feeling of depression; for he had taken a step into the domain of progress, and had there witnessed things which, like slimy reptiles, drew a cold trail over his warm heart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sombre spirits flitted about the head of the young man with the blooming cheeks and light eyes.
