adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
absolutismnounUS /ˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading At first he was appalled; and then he said, 'Thank God!'
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
appreciativenessnoun
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
Avice's
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From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he was appalled; and then he said, 'Thank God!'
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading At first he was appalled; and then he said, 'Thank God!'
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
Jocelyn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
leftnounUS /left/
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 The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
Marcia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
recalledverbUS /rɪˈkɔːld/
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At first he was appalled; and then he said, 'Thank God!'
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
sensuousadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəs/
taking delight in beauty
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading At first he was appalled; and then he said, 'Thank God!'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At first he was appalled; and then he said, 'Thank God!'
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The artistic sense had left him, and he could no longer attach a definite sentiment to images of beauty recalled from the past.
utilitarianadjectiveUS /juːˌtɪləˈteriən/
having a useful function
From this reading His appreciativeness was capable of exercising itself only on utilitarian matters, and recollection of Avice's good qualities alone had any effect on his mind; of her appearance none at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Marcia, who, with something of her old absolutism, came to his house continually to inquire and give orders, and to his room to see him every afternoon, found out for herself in the course of his convalescence this strange death of the sensuous side of Jocelyn's nature.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the next days, with further intellectual expansion, he became clearly aware of what this was.
