used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
the state of being absent
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
AlbionnounUS /ˈælbiən/
archaic name for England or Great Britain; used poetically
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
deadenedadjective
devoid of physical sensation; numb
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
Ellrington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
only a very short time before
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
homewardsadverb
toward home
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
idolisedadjective
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
insensiblyadverb
in a numb manner; without feeling
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
MARINAnounUS /mərˈiːnə/
a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
meditateverbUS /ˈmedəteɪt/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
the light of the Moon
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
a human being
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
a person who is being chased
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
cut with a saw
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
not in physical motion
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
express in words
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He turned hastily round, and saw the form of the identical Marina at a little distance distinctly visible by the moonlight.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading While he was thus employed he heard a soft but mournful voice whisper ‘Albion!’
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
a late time of life
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
but in spite of that
From this reading At first he could hardly tell which to give the preference to, for though he still almost idolised Marina, yet an absence of four years had considerably deadened his remembrance of her person.
Zelvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF MARINA As Albion pursued his way homewards alone he began insensibly to meditate on the majestic charms of Lady Zelvia Ellrington, and to compare them with the gentler ones of Marina Angus.
