used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For Gondremark, besides, she had conceived an angry horror.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading For Gondremark, besides, she had conceived an angry horror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading In her heart she did not like the Baron.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading For Gondremark, besides, she had conceived an angry horror.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading For Gondremark, besides, she had conceived an angry horror.
DELIVERSverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərz/
third-person singular of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In her heart she did not like the Baron.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
DIVORCEverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
fatherlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːðərli/
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Gondremark, besides, she had conceived an angry horror.
Gondremark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For Gondremark, besides, she had conceived an angry horror.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In her heart she did not like the Baron.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
intense and profound fear
From this reading For Gondremark, besides, she had conceived an angry horror.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Nor was Seraphina unamiably inclined.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In her heart she did not like the Baron.
marplot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was Seraphina unamiably inclined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In her heart she did not like the Baron.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
Otto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
Seraphina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor was Seraphina unamiably inclined.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For Gondremark, besides, she had conceived an angry horror.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
unamiably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor was Seraphina unamiably inclined.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Her usual fear of Otto as a marplot in her great designs was now swallowed up in a passing distrust of the designs themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was Seraphina unamiably inclined.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIVORCE With what a world of excellent intentions Otto entered his wife's cabinet! how fatherly, how tender! how morally affecting were the words he had prepared!
