used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
alternations
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From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Sometimes he drank nothing, and merely treated her harshly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
at any time
From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
ever-swifter
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From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading Sometimes he drank nothing, and merely treated her harshly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he drank nothing, and merely treated her harshly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes he drank nothing, and merely treated her harshly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
and nothing more
From this reading Sometimes he drank nothing, and merely treated her harshly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Sometimes he drank nothing, and merely treated her harshly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
reconciliationsnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “reconciliation” — the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
reproaches
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From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
silver-wedding
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From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
solemnized
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From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he drank nothing, and merely treated her harshly.
not in physical motion
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sometimes he took his glass, and said to her: "I am the devil, thou the angel."
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Sometimes he drank nothing, and merely treated her harshly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The greatest offence to his love his father gave, by the approbation which, most unexpectedly, he bestowed upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to the Captain exactly as if he should realize the silver-wedding if he ever solemnized the golden one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The most natural consequence of such a chapter is the fifth, or the chapter of alternations, which still blows up some flames by the ever-swifter interchange of reproaches and reconciliations, so that the two, as electrical bodies do little ones, alternately attract and repel each other.
