aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
anew
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
(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 knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading After that one interview she was not allowed out of the sensual, scented precincts of the harem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
have
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
haremnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading After that one interview she was not allowed out of the sensual, scented precincts of the harem.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
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 After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
held dear
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
engage in
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that one interview she was not allowed out of the sensual, scented precincts of the harem.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After that one interview she was not allowed out of the sensual, scented precincts of the harem.
Pansy's
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From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading After that one interview she was not allowed out of the sensual, scented precincts of the harem.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
with speed
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading After that one interview she was not allowed out of the sensual, scented precincts of the harem.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading After that one interview she was not allowed out of the sensual, scented precincts of the harem.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
estrangement from god
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
succumbverbUS /səˈkʌm/
consent reluctantly
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She knew she loved the Sultan, but all her standards revolted against marrying him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
upbringingnounUS /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/
properties acquired during a person's formative years
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was more, she knew he had guessed her love for him, and was doing his best to make her succumb to his attractions.
at the time that
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She could not bear to think about the wild past that was his, but she equally could not bear to think that he might fall into sin again when hers was the power to prevent him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After that interview with her captor Pansy's life rapidly developed into one long struggle between inclination and upbringing.
