used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was his sole purpose, and with a clear and happy spirit he rode on his way.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He found Clodwig alone, Bella having driven out to make a visit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
Bella
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From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
rid of obstructions
From this reading That was his sole purpose, and with a clear and happy spirit he rode on his way.
Clodwig
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From this reading He found Clodwig alone, Bella having driven out to make a visit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He found Clodwig alone, Bella having driven out to make a visit.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
Eric
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From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
a social unit living together
From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
set up or found
From this reading He found Clodwig alone, Bella having driven out to make a visit.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading That was his sole purpose, and with a clear and happy spirit he rode on his way.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He found Clodwig alone, Bella having driven out to make a visit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PLACE IS TAKEN.
engage in
From this reading He found Clodwig alone, Bella having driven out to make a visit.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
and nothing more
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He found Clodwig alone, Bella having driven out to make a visit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE PLACE IS TAKEN.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That was his sole purpose, and with a clear and happy spirit he rode on his way.
on the contrary
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading That was his sole purpose, and with a clear and happy spirit he rode on his way.
Sonnenkamp
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From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading That was his sole purpose, and with a clear and happy spirit he rode on his way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE PLACE IS TAKEN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLACE IS TAKEN.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
in the direction of
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
traitorousadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪtərəs/
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He found Clodwig alone, Bella having driven out to make a visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That was his sole purpose, and with a clear and happy spirit he rode on his way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That was his sole purpose, and with a clear and happy spirit he rode on his way.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had fought down every traitorous, unholy thought within him, or rather had prevented such from rising, and thought only of the obligation that rested on him to show his appreciation of the noble friendship which Bella had certainly manifested towards him, by speaking to her of the excellence and truly admirable elevation of her husband's character.
Wolfsgarten
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From this reading While the Sonnenkamp family was at the capital, Eric rode to Wolfsgarten.
