used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
anew
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
(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 But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
any thing at all
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
Barbara
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From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
Barbara's
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From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Yet they wished to deprive her of this exquisite treasure, this peerless comfort for the soul!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Yet they wished to deprive her of this exquisite treasure, this peerless comfort for the soul!
wanted intensely
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
at any time
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
apart from; not including
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
intense or sharp
From this reading Yet they wished to deprive her of this exquisite treasure, this peerless comfort for the soul!
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet they wished to deprive her of this exquisite treasure, this peerless comfort for the soul!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
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 None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
loftieradjectiveUS /ˈlɔːftiər/
comparative of “lofty” — of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
an old word for “no”
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
not any; not one
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
and nothing more
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
peerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading Yet they wished to deprive her of this exquisite treasure, this peerless comfort for the soul!
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
except for; apart from
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
Saviour's
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From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
try to get or reach
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Yet they wished to deprive her of this exquisite treasure, this peerless comfort for the soul!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet they wished to deprive her of this exquisite treasure, this peerless comfort for the soul!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Yet they wished to deprive her of this exquisite treasure, this peerless comfort for the soul!
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Yet they wished to deprive her of this exquisite treasure, this peerless comfort for the soul!
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Barbara's vivacious temperament shrank from their summons as from the tomb or the dungeon and, with all due reverence, she said so to the kindly nuns.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading None of these pious women, except her nurse, knew the hope she cherished.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She desired no new happiness, nay, she could not imagine that she would ever again find joy in anything save the heavenly gift which she expected with increasing fear, and yet glad hope.
but in spite of that
From this reading They saw in her only the Emperor's discarded love; yet as such it seemed to them that Barbara was bidden to turn her back upon the world, which had nothing similar to offer her, in order, as the Saviour's bride, to seek a new and loftier happiness.
