used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am in the dark, and the tide is rising."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am in the dark, and the tide is rising."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "CRUEL AS THE GRAVE."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
have
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
make calm or still
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "CRUEL AS THE GRAVE."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I am in the dark, and the tide is rising."
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
psychological suffering
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
death of a person
From this reading "CRUEL AS THE GRAVE."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
Harriet
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From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
HomburgnounUS /ˈhɑːmbərɡ/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
mainspringnoun
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
the act of punishing
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
recurring again and again
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading I am in the dark, and the tide is rising."
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
hurting
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "CRUEL AS THE GRAVE."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading I am in the dark, and the tide is rising."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I do not know what he is doing," Harriet had repeated to herself in sore distress; "I do not know what he is doing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The jealous agony she had suffered at Homburg was harder to bear than the uncertainty which had been her lot since her return.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The intense passion of jealousy sprung up within her was a revelation to this woman of the violence of her nature, over which a stern restraint had been kept so long that quiet and calm had grown habitual to her while nothing troubled or disputed her love; but they deserted her at the first rude touch laid upon the sole treasure, the joy, the punishment, the occupation, mainspring, and meaning of her life.
