used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
a quantity of money
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had not sounded the meaning of the insinuation, and had not thought what was really the sting in the words which wounded her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
compromisedverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
Drownlands
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From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
how
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From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
be the source of pain
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
insinuationnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading But she had not sounded the meaning of the insinuation, and had not thought what was really the sting in the words which wounded her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
by chance
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But she had not sounded the meaning of the insinuation, and had not thought what was really the sting in the words which wounded her.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she had not sounded the meaning of the insinuation, and had not thought what was really the sting in the words which wounded her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
and nothing more
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
PURGATORYnounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But she had not sounded the meaning of the insinuation, and had not thought what was really the sting in the words which wounded her.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
scorchverbUS /skɔːrtʃ/
make very hot and dry
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading But she had not sounded the meaning of the insinuation, and had not thought what was really the sting in the words which wounded her.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading But she had not sounded the meaning of the insinuation, and had not thought what was really the sting in the words which wounded her.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She remembered how then her brow had become hot, her heart had beat fast; she was sensible that something had been said that hurt her maiden pride, something that lowered her in the esteem of those assembled in the court.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
titters
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From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
at the time that
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now only did she see why Mark had refused to look at her; now only understand what he meant when he said that she had sold herself body and soul; now only comprehended what the laughter signified when the chairman in court had suggested that she was the 'companion' of Drownlands, a suggestion which had been received with titters.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But she had not sounded the meaning of the insinuation, and had not thought what was really the sting in the words which wounded her.
people who are wounded
From this reading But she had not sounded the meaning of the insinuation, and had not thought what was really the sting in the words which wounded her.
Zita
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From this reading Zita possessed a considerable amount of pride—a different sort of pride, maybe, from any that we can conceive in our stations in life.
Zita's
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From this reading PURGATORY Suddenly, and for the first time, did the thought flare through Zita's brain and scorch it—that she had compromised her character.
