used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
assertingadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
Blanden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
fairy-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
brought together in one place
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
Giulia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
not any; not one
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
come into possession of
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
and nothing more
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
PRIMAVERA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRIMAVERA.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
determined
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
the season of growth
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
precisely as stated
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _Primavera_--in the midst of winter, which sketched its frozen pictures upon the window!
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
wooedverbUS /wuːd/
past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading He did not strive to obtain the renewal of former affection; she had from the very first resisted everything that could encourage such wooing; he was resolved to win her hand, and to defy those prejudices which could pronounce his union with a singer to be unsuitable.
an affirmative
From this reading And Blanden wooed Giulia with a passion which, possessing no history of the past, asserting no prior right, only living in his recollections as if it were the fairy-like charm of a dream, will conquer her love for the bright day of the present; yes, for the endurance of a life time.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Primavera_--and yet a midsummer of love, which had long since gathered the blossoms of spring for its transient enjoyment!
