adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
alternatedverbUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪd/
past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Christina went back to London considerably changed.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Christina went back to London considerably changed.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
Christina
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From this reading Christina went back to London considerably changed.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Christina went back to London considerably changed.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
felineadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
FitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
glooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Christina went back to London considerably changed.
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
playfulnessnounUS /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/
a festive merry feeling
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christina went back to London considerably changed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her beauty was greater far, for there was a new element in it--a certain atmosphere of distances and shadows gave mystery to her landscape.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Christina went back to London considerably changed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her weather, that is her mood, was now subject to changes which to many made her more attractive.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fits of wild gaiety alternated with glooms, through which would break flashes of feline playfulness, where pat and scratch were a little mixed.
