used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
(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 The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
for the reason that
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
chastitynounUS /ˈtʃæstəti/
abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither her learning, her reason nor her virile will-power could protect her.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Neither her learning, her reason nor her virile will-power could protect her.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
Mlle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither her learning, her reason nor her virile will-power could protect her.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither her learning, her reason nor her virile will-power could protect her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Neither her learning, her reason nor her virile will-power could protect her.
Raindal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Neither her learning, her reason nor her virile will-power could protect her.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
the season of growth
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
possessing sweep
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
the act of testing something
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
precisely as stated
From this reading She fell a languid prey to aimless fancies, which because of this very confusion, allowed full play to the dreams of a chastity suddenly in revolt.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading The universal magic which at that time threw all human beings into confusion always struck her with special vigor.
virileadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrəl/
characterized by energy and vigor
From this reading Neither her learning, her reason nor her virile will-power could protect her.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
at the time that
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When, one evening, a gust of warm breeze swept through the icy air, the breath of advancing spring, her customary seriousness turned to melancholy; and she waited for the inevitable trial of which this perverse breath was the herald.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
will-power
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither her learning, her reason nor her virile will-power could protect her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Nerves, that sort of "nerves" had been the trouble with Mlle. Raindal for a whole week, as they were each year at the coming of the new season.
