used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
dispiritedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/
marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
move gently or carefully
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
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 Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
gravel-sweep
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From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
Harbottle's
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From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
Hester
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From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
the literary culture
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
mutilatedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
not any; not one
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
Rosie
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From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
Rosie's
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From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
tauntsnounUS /tɔːnts/
plural of “taunt” — aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Hester, having bandaged Rosie's tortured fingers, tried to return to her letters for the English mail, but she could not put her heart into them, for she felt dispirited and ill at ease.
triumphing
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From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she was a prey to these disquieting thoughts she heard footsteps on the gravel-sweep below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hoping that it was her husband and friend returning, she looked out, for she was eager to consult them as to what should be done to prove Rosie's innocence, of which she was completely convinced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Harbottle's bitter taunts still rang in her ears, and these poor mutilated fingers which she had just been binding up--were they not sufficient evidence of the malignant fate which had descended on the child's innocent head?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Evil seemed triumphing, trouble falling on the innocent and helpless, and the loving God, to Whom she had tried to point Rosie in their quiet hours, appeared to be taking no notice.
