Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

a female actor

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

(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 Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

Having no one else present.

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

aroused to action

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But Glyndon's pride, as well as jealousy, was aroused.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

brought into existence

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Glyndon's pride, as well as jealousy, was aroused.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

being joined in close association

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

the organ of sight

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading What a rival, and what a foe!

realize beforehand

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

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From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

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From this reading But Glyndon's pride, as well as jealousy, was aroused.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

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From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading But Glyndon's pride, as well as jealousy, was aroused.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

as might be expected

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

above and across; more than

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading But Glyndon's pride, as well as jealousy, was aroused.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading What a rival, and what a foe!

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

except for; apart from

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

in a serious manner

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But Glyndon's pride, as well as jealousy, was aroused.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a rival, and what a foe!

which person or people

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

belonging to which person

From this reading His fears, too, were naturally aroused by the threat that by marriage alone could he save himself from the rivalry of Zicci, --Zicci, born to dazzle and command; Zicci, who united to the apparent wealth of a monarch the beauty of a god; Zicci, whose eye seemed to foresee, whose hand to frustrate, every danger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His imagination was inflamed by the vague and splendid promises that were connected with his marriage with the poor actress.

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From this reading Glyndon thought seriously and deeply over all that the mysterious Zicci had said to him relative to Isabel.