AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
DismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
furies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
RownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
sublimities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ideas of philosophy had not sufficiently penetrated me to cause anything like a disgust at that pretty girl.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Visit to Mademoiselle Catherine--The Row in the Street and my Dismissal.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In despite of the sublimities I had been listening to, I was overcome by a powerful desire to see her, although I had not had any supper.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I was resolved to follow my good fortune to its end before becoming the prey of one of those beautiful furies of the air, who do not want any human rival.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A confused sentiment as of a dream remained with me after this long conversation, but the thoughts of Catherine became keener.
