used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From her overcharged heart a voiceless and terrible prayer went up to heaven.
in addition
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading She faltered and staggered, the ground slipped from beneath her weary feet.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
DesperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading She faltered and staggered, the ground slipped from beneath her weary feet.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She faltered and staggered, the ground slipped from beneath her weary feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She faltered and staggered, the ground slipped from beneath her weary feet.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She faltered and staggered, the ground slipped from beneath her weary feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading From her overcharged heart a voiceless and terrible prayer went up to heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading From her overcharged heart a voiceless and terrible prayer went up to heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
overchargedverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
past form of “overcharge” — rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading From her overcharged heart a voiceless and terrible prayer went up to heaven.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Vain was the struggle; her vital power was spent.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading From her overcharged heart a voiceless and terrible prayer went up to heaven.
privationnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
determined
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading She faltered and staggered, the ground slipped from beneath her weary feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Vain was the struggle; her vital power was spent.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading She faltered and staggered, the ground slipped from beneath her weary feet.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Vain was the struggle; her vital power was spent.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading From her overcharged heart a voiceless and terrible prayer went up to heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From her overcharged heart a voiceless and terrible prayer went up to heaven.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Vain was the struggle; her vital power was spent.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Vain was the struggle; her vital power was spent.
voicelessadjectiveUS /ˈvɔɪsləs/
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading From her overcharged heart a voiceless and terrible prayer went up to heaven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
WeakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Weakened by the life of privation she had led for so many months, and also by the birth of her child, her physical forces had reached the limit of human endurance.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading She faltered and staggered, the ground slipped from beneath her weary feet.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From her overcharged heart a voiceless and terrible prayer went up to heaven.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Desperately resolved as she was to carry her fatal design into execution, she had not reckoned with nature.
