used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
awakensverbUS /əˈweɪkənz/
third-person singular of “awaken” — cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Her reserve (unknown to herself) is gradually giving way to the most bewitching familiarity.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
consors
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From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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discordia
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From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
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exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Her reserve (unknown to herself) is gradually giving way to the most bewitching familiarity.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
a young female
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
the act of giving
From this reading Her reserve (unknown to herself) is gradually giving way to the most bewitching familiarity.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Her reserve (unknown to herself) is gradually giving way to the most bewitching familiarity.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her reserve (unknown to herself) is gradually giving way to the most bewitching familiarity.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
infantine
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From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
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philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
playfulnessnounUS /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/
a festive merry feeling
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Her reserve (unknown to herself) is gradually giving way to the most bewitching familiarity.
sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
seizesverbUS /ˈsiːzɪz/
third-person singular of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
unusual or striking
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The more I know of this singular girl, the more the happy _discordia consors_ of her character awakens my curiosity and surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading I never beheld such a union of intelligence and simplicity, infantine playfulness and profound reflection as her character exhibits.
not known
From this reading Her reserve (unknown to herself) is gradually giving way to the most bewitching familiarity.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her reserve (unknown to herself) is gradually giving way to the most bewitching familiarity.
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes when I think I am trifling with a child, I find I am conversing with a philosopher; and sometimes in the midst of the most serious and interesting conversation, some impulse of the moment seizes on her imagination, and a vein of frolic humour and playful sarcasm is indulged at the expense of my most sagacious arguments or philosophic gravity.
