used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
the state of being absent
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
(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 She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
react verbally
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
for the reason that
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
terminate
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
being joined in close association
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
psychological suffering
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
set up or found
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
Giuliana
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From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
LeonenounUS /liˈoʊn/
the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
a particular point in time
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
not any; not one
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
on one occasion
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
Parenzo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
sensitivenessnounUS /ˈsensətɪvnəs/
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
precisely as stated
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Until Leone asked her what was the matter, her thoughts whirled in a chaos of pain and darkness, but there was little or no hesitation in her answer to his question.
which person or people
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whether Giuliana Parenzo was just or not in telling her that she had not a very delicate conscience, she had at least a strong will and a lasting determination to do what she thought right, which more than made up for the absence of that sensitiveness on which her happier friend laid so much stress.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wished with all her heart that she had put him off until there had been nothing in her face to betray her, and that he might never have connected her too evident distress with the news she had just received.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maria did not hesitate, though she felt as if her heart must break with every throbbing beat.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But she had spoken because her mind was made up in that moment, and her determination found words at once; and the child at once hated the man who was coming back.
