used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even as a question of justice, it seemed to her that the poorhouse was excessive.
(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 She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as a question of justice, it seemed to her that the poorhouse was excessive.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Yes, whatever he deserved, the poorhouse was too much.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as a question of justice, it seemed to her that the poorhouse was excessive.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading Even as a question of justice, it seemed to her that the poorhouse was excessive.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, whatever he deserved, the poorhouse was too much.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
indigencenoun
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even as a question of justice, it seemed to her that the poorhouse was excessive.
Jason'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪsənz/
possessive form of “jason” — (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Even as a question of justice, it seemed to her that the poorhouse was excessive.
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 That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yes, whatever he deserved, the poorhouse was too much.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
on one occasion
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
pestilencenounUS /ˈpestələns/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
poorhousenounUS /ˈpuːrhaʊs/
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Even as a question of justice, it seemed to her that the poorhouse was excessive.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
ruinousadjectiveUS /ˈruːənəs/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
From this reading Her exultation over Jason's ruinous end had diminished now into an impersonal pity.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even as a question of justice, it seemed to her that the poorhouse was excessive.
self-respectingadjectiveUS /ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ/
having or showing self-esteem
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
smallpoxnounUS /ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/
a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yes, whatever he deserved, the poorhouse was too much.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even as a question of justice, it seemed to her that the poorhouse was excessive.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Yes, whatever he deserved, the poorhouse was too much.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That terror of indigence which is inherent in self-respecting poverty was deeply bred in her nature, and she knew that her humbler neighbours were haunted by fear of charity as one is haunted by fear of smallpox in a pestilence.
a late time of life
From this reading She had longed to punish him for his treachery; she had hated him for years, until she had discovered that hatred is energy wasted; but in all her past dreams of retribution, she had never once thought of the poorhouse.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, whatever he deserved, the poorhouse was too much.
