used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had encircled a slender waist with a reassuringly strong arm--no more.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He had encircled a slender waist with a reassuringly strong arm--no more.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
DU
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading He had encircled a slender waist with a reassuringly strong arm--no more.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Time stands still for true lovers.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had encircled a slender waist with a reassuringly strong arm--no more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Time stands still for true lovers.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
not any; not one
From this reading He had encircled a slender waist with a reassuringly strong arm--no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
reassuringlyadverbUS /riəˈʃɜːrɪŋli/
in a reassuring manner
From this reading He had encircled a slender waist with a reassuringly strong arm--no more.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He had encircled a slender waist with a reassuringly strong arm--no more.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Time stands still for true lovers.
not in physical motion
From this reading Time stands still for true lovers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had encircled a slender waist with a reassuringly strong arm--no more.
TENDRE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time stands still for true lovers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Time stands still for true lovers.
precisely as stated
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading He had encircled a slender waist with a reassuringly strong arm--no more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LE PAYS DU TENDRE During the month that followed, Fancy was very happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Past and future seem immensely remote; the present, with its rosy hours, holds captive the happy prisoners.
but in spite of that
From this reading Alfred, it is true, had not yet put his fate to more than the touch.
