used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Gladly shall it be granted you!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
a female human offspring
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She does everything for people merely from love to God; and that I do not like."
apart from; not including
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She does everything for people merely from love to God; and that I do not like."
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
a young female
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
GladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading "Gladly shall it be granted you!
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 She does everything for people merely from love to God; and that I do not like."
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Gladly shall it be granted you!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
hyberbolical
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Gladly shall it be granted you!
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She does everything for people merely from love to God; and that I do not like."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
and nothing more
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
mysticismnounUS /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/
a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
on one occasion
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She does everything for people merely from love to God; and that I do not like."
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Gladly shall it be granted you!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She does everything for people merely from love to God; and that I do not like."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She does everything for people merely from love to God; and that I do not like."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ah, so thought I, too, once; but whom should the pious love, except God?" said he, absorbed in himself and the night, and in too hyberbolical a style for the taste of the Princess.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Day after to-morrow I visit the mother and daughter, and certainly will decide the latter for the journey, in so far as it depends upon me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I do it, however,--to be frank,--merely out of genuine friendship for you; for the girl does not please me entirely with her mysticism, and certainly does not love as you do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gladly shall it be granted you!
