used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
agonisingadjective
extremely painful
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
(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 When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading But her fatal purpose was arrested by a tap at the bedroom door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading But her fatal purpose was arrested by a tap at the bedroom door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her fatal purpose was arrested by a tap at the bedroom door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
without doubt or question
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But her fatal purpose was arrested by a tap at the bedroom door.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
give expression to
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading But her fatal purpose was arrested by a tap at the bedroom door.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
obtain
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
immediately past
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
Mildred
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From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
phialnoun
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
determined
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
Identical; not different.
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
not in physical motion
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
swallowingverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading But her fatal purpose was arrested by a tap at the bedroom door.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So agonising were her remorseful feelings, that life had become intolerable; she resolved to put an end to it, and by the same means she had employed to remove Mildred.
at the time that
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a terrible feeling of exultation at the thought of escaping the consequences of her last crime, and of another crime equally dreadful that still weighed upon her conscience, she raised the phial to her lips, with the intention of swallowing the whole of its deadly contents.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When she clearly understood the frightful position in which she was placed, her terror increased, and she would have given all she possessed, and all she hoped to gain, if the deed could be undone.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had not yet put by the phial, though she had come thither for the express purpose of doing so.
