used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
(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 One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
ALLIANCEnounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
benumbedadjective
lacking sensation
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
power to direct or determine
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet what could she hope to do?
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
depravitynounUS /dɪˈprævəti/
moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Yet what could she hope to do?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (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 One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
Farnham
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From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
gambler'snounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
possessive form of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
a long fixed look
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Yet what could she hope to do?
not in action or at work
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
become covered with mist
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
nerved
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From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
not any; not one
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
Norvell
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From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
except for; apart from
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
only a very short time before
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
scoffingnoun
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
a special situation
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet what could she hope to do?
at the time that
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
which person or people
From this reading The gambler's boast was no idle one; she, who had before tasted of his depravity, felt fully convinced of his intention now.
Winston
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From this reading One thing alone stood forth as a rallying point for all her benumbed energies--she must save Winston from a real danger, the nature of which she did not in the least doubt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A NEW ALLIANCE Her eyes blinded by a strange mist of tears, Beth Norvell clung to the latch of the closed door, fearful lest the man within might decide to follow, endeavoring to gaze about, while gaining control over her sorely shattered nerves.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Strong as she had appeared when nerved by indignation and despair, that stormy interview with Farnham--his scarcely veiled threats, his heartless scoffing--had left her a wreck, for the moment scarcely mistress of her own mind.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet what could she hope to do?
