used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
the state of being absent
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
how long something has existed
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --Maritime Combats.--Return and Departure.--The Swordfish.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
brought into existence
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
CombatsnounUS /kəmˈbæts/
plural of “combat” — an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading --Maritime Combats.--Return and Departure.--The Swordfish.
compressionnounUS /kəmˈpreʃən/
an increase in the density of something
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
the act of departing
From this reading --Maritime Combats.--Return and Departure.--The Swordfish.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
ebullitions
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From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
effervescencenoun
the process of bubbling as gas escapes
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
being one more than seven
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
enamoredadjectiveUS /eˈnæmərd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
FifenounUS /faɪf/
a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
LargonounUS /ˈlɑːrɡoʊ/
(music) a composition or passage that is to be performed in a slow and dignified manner
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
MaritimeadjectiveUS /ˈmerətaɪm/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading --Maritime Combats.--Return and Departure.--The Swordfish.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
on the contrary
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
recluses
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From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading --Maritime Combats.--Return and Departure.--The Swordfish.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
SalmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
cut with a saw
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
SelkirknounUS /ˈselkərk/
Scottish sailor who was put ashore on a deserted island off the coast of Chile for five years (providing the basis for Daniel Defoe's novel about Robinson Crusoe) (1676-1721)
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
St
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From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
SwordfishnounUS /ˈsɔːrdfɪʃ/
flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks
From this reading --Maritime Combats.--Return and Departure.--The Swordfish.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
in a violent manner
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alexander Selkirk,--the name of the principal personage in this narrative,--was born at Largo, in the county of Fife, not far from St. Andrew.
at the time that
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Entered as a pupil in the university of the town, he at first distinguished himself by his aptitude and his intelligence, until the day when, hearing of the beauty of the landlady of the Royal Salmon, he was seized with an irresistible desire to see her: he saw her, and became violently enamored.
a late time of life
From this reading Alexander Selkirk.--The College.--First Love.--Eight Years of Absence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading It was one of those youthful passions, springing rather from the effervescence of the age, than from the merit of the object; one of those sudden ebullitions to which the young recluses of science are sometimes subject, from a prolonged compression of the natural and affectionate sentiments.
