used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
AstronomynounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
AvengingverbUS /əˈvendʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
make calm or still
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
CandidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
ChequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading The Fourth Cheque.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
FelicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
fossilnounUS /ˈfɑːsəl/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The Fourth Cheque.
GeologynounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
graptolite
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From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
Lyell's
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From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
MisunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
not any; not one
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
RelapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
Sophia
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From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
TemptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Fourth Cheque.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
tolerancenounUS /ˈtɑːlərəns/
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
Tourmalin
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From this reading _A Blue Moon.--Felicity in a Flat.--Practical Astronomy.--Temptation and a Relapse.--The Difficulties of being Completely Candid.--A Slight Misunderstanding.--The Avenging Orange._ Peter Tourmalin enjoyed his honeymoon extremely, in a calm, sober, and rational manner.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
trilobitenoun
an extinct arthropod that was abundant in Paleozoic times; had an exoskeleton divided into three parts
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In fact, the only cloud that threatened to mar their felicity at all was an unfortunate tendency on his part to confuse a trilobite with a graptolite, a blunder for which Sophia had no tolerance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Sophia discouraged rapture; but, on the other hand, no one was better fitted to inspire and sustain an intelligent interest in the wonders of Geology; and, catching her scientific enthusiasm, Peter spent many happy hours with her along the cliffs, searching for fossil remains.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was hazy about his periods, too, until she sent up to town for Lyell's great work on the subject as a birthday surprise for him, and he read it aloud to her on the sands.
