used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
Barbérie
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From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
coal-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
excessesnounUS /ˌekˈsesɪz/
plural of “excess” — a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
the organ of sight
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
hoodwinkverbUS /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/
influence by slyness
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
I'll
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From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
in the recent past
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
mischancenoun
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
Patroon
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From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
periagua
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From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
playfulnessnounUS /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/
a festive merry feeling
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
sarcasms
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From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
sea-life
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From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Tempest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “—Be patient, for the prize I’ll bring thee to, Shall hoodwink this mischance—.”
tolerateverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
not known
From this reading The air, audacity, and language of the unknown mariner, had produced a marked sensation among the passengers of the periagua.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was plain, by the playfulness that lurked about the coal-black eye of la belle Barbérie, that she had been amused by his sarcasms, though the boldness of his manner had caused her to maintain the reserve which she believed necessary to her sex and condition.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Patroon studied the countenance of his mistress, and, though half offended by the freedom of the intruder, he had believed it wisest to tolerate his liberties, as the natural excesses of a spirit that had been lately released from the monotony of a sea-life.
