used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
any thing at all
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
unvarying in nature
From this reading She knew her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
without stop or interruption
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She knew her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading She knew how dearly he loved Hantefeuille.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
Ely
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From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading She knew her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
Hantefeuille
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From this reading She knew how dearly he loved Hantefeuille.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
how
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From this reading She knew how dearly he loved Hantefeuille.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
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 her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
liaisonnounUS /liˈeɪzɑːn/
a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
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 FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
held dear
From this reading She knew how dearly he loved Hantefeuille.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She knew her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
OliviernounUS /ˌoʊˈlɪviːeɪ/
English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989)
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
not in physical motion
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading She knew her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She knew her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She knew her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
(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 She knew her former lover too well not to understand the constant danger threatening her.
at the time that
From this reading FRIEND AND MISTRESS--_Continued_ The sentiment of perfect happiness that Ely experienced when she was convinced, in talking to Pierre, that Olivier had not disclosed anything to his friend did not continue long.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She knew that he still remembered her, and she realized the intensity of morbid passion of which the unhappy man was capable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
people who are wounded
From this reading It was impossible that he should not feel toward her now as in the past, that he should not judge her in the present as during the time of their liaison, with a savage cruelty allied to a suspicion that had so wounded her.
