used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She looked upon him with a look of greatness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
Albano
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From this reading Albano thought at first of his artistic friend, the draughtsman Schoppe, and asked about him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Albano thought at first of his artistic friend, the draughtsman Schoppe, and asked about him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Albano thought at first of his artistic friend, the draughtsman Schoppe, and asked about him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
cannot
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From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
the act of departing
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
Dian
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From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
draughtsmannoun
a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines
From this reading Albano thought at first of his artistic friend, the draughtsman Schoppe, and asked about him.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Albano thought at first of his artistic friend, the draughtsman Schoppe, and asked about him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Albano thought at first of his artistic friend, the draughtsman Schoppe, and asked about him.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading She looked upon him with a look of greatness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She looked upon him with a look of greatness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Albano thought at first of his artistic friend, the draughtsman Schoppe, and asked about him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
jumbledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmbəld/
in utter disorder
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked upon him with a look of greatness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked upon him with a look of greatness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She looked upon him with a look of greatness.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
and nothing more
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
Pestitz
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From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
Schoppe
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From this reading Albano thought at first of his artistic friend, the draughtsman Schoppe, and asked about him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked upon him with a look of greatness.
express in speech
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
not in physical motion
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Albano thought at first of his artistic friend, the draughtsman Schoppe, and asked about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She looked upon him with a look of greatness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked upon him with a look of greatness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Dian, good for nothing as to general observations, and apt only at individual ones, interrupted her with questions about particular works of art in Naples; she very frankly communicated her characteristic views, although with tolerable decision.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "At my departure," said she, "he was still in Pestitz, though I cannot comprehend what such an extraordinary being would fain do there; that is a powerful man, but quite jumbled up and not clear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Truly you speak like a woman," said she; "they alone have nothing to will or to do without the might of love; but it was prettily said."
