used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SINGULAR REVELATION.
(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 And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
a cherished desire
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
Anna'snounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
atoneverbUS /əˈtoʊn/
make amends for
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
counselingnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
any strong feeling
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
divisible by two
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
set up or found
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame Montford returns, unsuccessful, to her parlor.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SINGULAR REVELATION.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SINGULAR REVELATION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Montford returns, unsuccessful, to her parlor.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
Montford
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From this reading Madame Montford returns, unsuccessful, to her parlor.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
not any; not one
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Madame Montford returns, unsuccessful, to her parlor.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Madame Montford returns, unsuccessful, to her parlor.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SINGULAR REVELATION.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
try to get or reach
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
unusual or striking
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SINGULAR REVELATION.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
Swiggs
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From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SINGULAR REVELATION.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame Montford returns, unsuccessful, to her parlor.
male cat
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
unlocks
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From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading Madame Montford returns, unsuccessful, to her parlor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is conscience that unlocks the guilty heart, that forces mortals to seek relief where there is no chance of finding it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SINGULAR REVELATION.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was this irresistible emotion that found her counseling Tom Swiggs, making of him a confidant in her search for the woman she felt could remove the doubt, in respect to Anna's identity, that hung so painfully in her mind.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, such was her position, hesitating as it were between her ambition to move in fashionable society, and her anxiety to atone for a past error, that she dare not disclose the secret of all her troubles even to him.
