used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
(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 Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading WHAT WAS PUT IN THE IRON BOX.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
clothing in general
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
the act of departing
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
Dr
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From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT WAS PUT IN THE IRON BOX.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading WHAT WAS PUT IN THE IRON BOX.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
immediately past
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
a particular point in time
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
not any; not one
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHAT WAS PUT IN THE IRON BOX.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
renunciationnounUS /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
Spenlove's
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From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT WAS PUT IN THE IRON BOX.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
in the direction of
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon Dr. Spenlove's departure she rose and dressed herself completely, all her thoughts and feelings being so engrossed by the impending separation that she took no heed of her damp clothes.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT WAS PUT IN THE IRON BOX.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT WAS PUT IN THE IRON BOX.
which person or people
From this reading She entertained no doubt that the renunciation was imperative and in the interest of her babe; nor did she doubt that the man who had dictated it was acting in simple justice to himself and in a spirit of mercy towards her; but she was in no mood to regard with gratitude one who in the most dread crisis in her life had saved her from destruction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mother's vigil with her child on this last night was fraught with conflicting emotions of agony and rebellion.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The cause of this injustice lay in the fact that until this moment the true maternal instinct had not been awakened within her breast.
