used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
DECLARESverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
How
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From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
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From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
IDRIS
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From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
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 He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Such was the question now occupying the mind of Idris.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
not any; not one
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Such was the question now occupying the mind of Idris.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She was now the sole object of his thoughts.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Such was the question now occupying the mind of Idris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
and nothing more
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
an amount of time
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Such was the question now occupying the mind of Idris.
Rivière
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From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was now the sole object of his thoughts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading She was now the sole object of his thoughts.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the question now occupying the mind of Idris.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such was the question now occupying the mind of Idris.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was now the sole object of his thoughts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
waneverbUS /weɪn/
grow smaller
From this reading The moon might have its period of crescent and wane: not so his love: its circle was full and complete from the first moment of his setting eyes upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the question now occupying the mind of Idris.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IDRIS DECLARES HIS LOVE How long should a man have known a woman before venturing upon a proposal of love?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had seen Mademoiselle Rivière three times only: he had not spent above seven hours in her presence: yet had they been seven hundred instead of seven he knew that his feeling for her would be no stronger at the end of that time than at the beginning.
