used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
(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 One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
Chancellor'snounUS /ˈtʃænsələrz/
possessive form of “chancellor” — the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
paralyticadjectiveUS /ˌperəˈlɪtɪk/
relating to or of the nature of paralysis
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
Rallenstein
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From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
cut with a saw
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
only a very short time before
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading And, as though everything conspired to complete our happiness, one that did seem in our graver moments to threaten, was suddenly dispersed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
von
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From this reading One morning I saw in an Italian newspaper a paragraph to the effect that the Count von Rallenstein had on the previous day been seized with a paralytic stroke, and that the famous Chancellor's state of health gave occasion for considerable anxiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LAST MEETING The days that followed were some of the happiest of my life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then came the happiness of my betrothal, and the sunny days seemed to glide by with scarcely a cloud on our horizon.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading There was, as may be imagined, more than ordinary delight in having been the instrument of that marvellous change from sorrow to joy, and such joy, the like of which it has been few men's luck to witness.
