used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The story is a short and sad one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
Bevary
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From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE YEARS GONE BY.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
castsnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
deviatedverbUS /ˈdiːvieɪtɪd/
past form of “deviate” — turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
Dr
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From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
dénoûment
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From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE YEARS GONE BY.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
Gwinn
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From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
how
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From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
someone who hunts game
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
Hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
ill-regulated
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From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story is a short and sad one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
Life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The story is a short and sad one.
on the contrary
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The story is a short and sad one.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The story is a short and sad one.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
estrangement from god
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story is a short and sad one.
SuggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YEARS GONE BY.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
not known
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
precisely as stated
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When the carriage of Dr. Bevary, containing himself and Miss Gwinn, drove from Mr. Hunter's door on the unknown errand, he--Mr. Hunter--staggered to a seat, rather than walked to it.
(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 Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
at the time that
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
which person or people
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Those readers will be disappointed who look for any very romantic _dénoûment_ of 'A Life's Secret.'
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Suggesting the wretchedness and evil that may result when truth is deviated from; the lengths to which a blind, unholy desire for revenge will carry an ill-regulated spirit; and showing how, in the moral government of the world, sin casts its baleful consequences upon the innocent as well as the guilty.
a late time of life
From this reading THE YEARS GONE BY.
