the state of being absent
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
anew
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
Angela
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From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
bravedverbUS /breɪvd/
past form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
Croustillac
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From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading This was the real reason of his gloomy dejection.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
the organ of sight
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
depressingly dark
From this reading This was the real reason of his gloomy dejection.
highest in quality
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
Monmouth
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From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This was the real reason of his gloomy dejection.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This was the real reason of his gloomy dejection.
REGRETSnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading REGRETS.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the real reason of his gloomy dejection.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
precisely as stated
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
at the time that
From this reading As long as Croustillac contemplated his sacrifice; as long as he had been exalted by its dangers and upheld by the presence of Angela and Monmouth; he had not realized the cruel consequences of his devotion; but when he was alone, his thoughts became very painful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that he feared the danger which menaced him, but he felt keenly the absence of Angela, for whom he had braved everything.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under the eye of Angela, he had gayly faced the greatest peril; but he would never see her again.
