used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
anew
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He blasphemed against the Fitz-pompeys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
Arundel's
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From this reading _Arundel’s Disappointment_ THE storm was past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
blasphemed
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From this reading He blasphemed against the Fitz-pompeys.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
travel across or pass over
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading _Arundel’s Disappointment_ THE storm was past.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
Fitz-pompeys
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From this reading He blasphemed against the Fitz-pompeys.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
hallowedadjectiveUS /ˈhæloʊd/
worthy of religious veneration
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
and nothing more
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _Arundel’s Disappointment_ THE storm was past.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was deadly indeed to remember that Fate seemed to have destined him for that happy position, and that his folly had rejected the proffered draught of bliss.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading _Arundel’s Disappointment_ THE storm was past.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Arundel’s Disappointment_ THE storm was past.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading He vowed that a dark thought should not again cross his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Arundel’s Disappointment_ THE storm was past.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
a late time of life
From this reading It was fated that she should not be his; but it was some miserable satisfaction that he was only rejected in favour of an attachment which had grown with her years, and had strengthened with her stature, and in deference to an engagement hallowed by time as well as by affection.
