used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
in addition
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
make calm or still
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
a young person of either sex
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
cravesverbUS /kreɪvz/
third-person singular of “crave” — have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
characterized by great determination
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What should she do?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
intense or sharp
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
conformity or harmony
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
and nothing more
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
compacted by ironing
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
priedieu
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From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What should she do?
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
not in physical motion
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What should she do?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
which person or people
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her brow pressed against the priedieu, she strove to attain calm reflection in the presence of the powerful and gracious Queen of Heaven.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
but in spite of that
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
be the cause or source of
From this reading True, she was determined to defend herself bravely, yet her best friend advised her to yield without resistance to this unprecedented demand.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading If she yielded the child to its cruel father, she would thereby surrender to him the only happiness to which she still possessed a claim; if she succeeded in keeping it for herself, she would deprive it of the favour of the mighty sovereign, who possessed the power to bestow upon it everything which the human heart craves.
