used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
Apoth
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From this reading _Apoth._ “My poverty, but not my will, consents.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was quite apparent he was exulting in his success.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
terminate
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
consentsnounUS /kənˈsents/
plural of “consent” — permission to do something
From this reading _Apoth._ “My poverty, but not my will, consents.”
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
exultingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading It was quite apparent he was exulting in his success.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite apparent he was exulting in his success.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
Juliet
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From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
engage in
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Apoth._ “My poverty, but not my will, consents.”
not any; not one
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading _Apoth._ “My poverty, but not my will, consents.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite apparent he was exulting in his success.
possessing material wealth
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
self-gratulating
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From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was quite apparent he was exulting in his success.
carry out
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet._ The Rover arrested his step, as the other disappeared and stood for more than a minute in an attitude of high and self-gratulating triumph.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading But, though his intelligent face betrayed the satisfaction of the inward man, it was illumined by no expression of vulgar joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite apparent he was exulting in his success.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Apoth._ “My poverty, but not my will, consents.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “The world affords no law to make thee rich; Then be not poor, but break it, and take this.”
