used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER YOU, MONSIEUR?
Aleck
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From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The house, full of happy associations as it was, was just now too tantalizing a place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The house, full of happy associations as it was, was just now too tantalizing a place.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The house, full of happy associations as it was, was just now too tantalizing a place.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house, full of happy associations as it was, was just now too tantalizing a place.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
joltnounUS /dʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
and nothing more
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
Melanie
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From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading AFTER YOU, MONSIEUR?
not any; not one
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The house, full of happy associations as it was, was just now too tantalizing a place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The house, full of happy associations as it was, was just now too tantalizing a place.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading The house, full of happy associations as it was, was just now too tantalizing a place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jim had no desire to create a sensation among his friends at the old red house; but as he left the pine grove all his instincts led him to flee in another direction.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The house, full of happy associations as it was, was just now too tantalizing a place.
precisely as stated
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not fully realize just what had happened to him, but he was conscious of having received a very hard jolt, indeed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Aleck had won out, and he and Melanie were radiating that peculiar kind of lover's joy which shines on the eve of matrimony.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AFTER YOU, MONSIEUR?
