used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
Aniela's
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From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We were both silent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
not accessible to view
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
Hofgastein
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From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
come into possession of
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
by chance
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
precipices
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From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
cut with a saw
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
express in words
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading We were both silent.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
skirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
twistsnounUS /twɪsts/
plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading The light of the moon shone alternately on our faces and those of the ladies opposite, according to the varying directions of the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Aniela's face I saw nothing but a sweet sadness, and I took courage from the fact that it was neither stern nor forbidding.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were both silent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were both silent.
at the time that
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The road to Hofgastein, hewn out of the rocks, skirting the precipices, winds and twists around the mountain slopes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I did not obtain a single glance, but I comforted myself by the thought that when concealed in the shadow, she would perhaps look at me and say to herself: "Nobody loves me as he does, and nobody can be at the same time more unhappy than he,"--which is true.
