used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
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From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
(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 No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She knew he was as simple minded as a child.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She knew he was as simple minded as a child.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
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From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
jocularadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːkjələr/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading She knew he was as simple minded as a child.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
not any; not one
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She knew he was as simple minded as a child.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He languidly stretched out his right hand and she came closer to him and placed her hand in his.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No, indeed, all his friends were telling her what a great man Albert was, and how subtle and profound he was, but she knew better than any of them.
at the time that
From this reading Ah! she knew how to humor her Albert when he was in a melancholy mood, and her Albert was never more amiable and kind than when in this mood.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Though jocular he could not hide his melancholy the past few days, and though he might think her a fool, and without much brains, she understood every passing mood of his.
