used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
boredomnounUS /ˈbɔːrdəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
unvarying in nature
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
Count's
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From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
dominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
divisible by two
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
peevishnessnoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
Philippa
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From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
PRESERVERnounUS /priˈzɜːrvər/
a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
Rozsnyo
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From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
only a very short time before
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
seigniorynoun
the estate of a seigneur
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
step-father
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From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
carry out
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
belonging to which person
From this reading The unaccustomed monotony of her life at the old Grange, shut up with her step-father, whose temper, always inclined to peevishness, the boredom of the situation did not improve, was irksome to her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And here, in the vast lonely forest, under the dominating seigniory of Rozsnyo, it seemed difficult to fight against the strong hand backed by the resolute will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STRANGE PRESERVER Next morning Philippa, taking a book with her, set off for a quiet stroll in the forest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
but in spite of that
From this reading Against the idea that he had any hold over her she fought strenuously; she would not allow it, even to herself, yet she had an uneasy consciousness that the Count’s language was apt to take the form of a scarcely disguised threat.
Zarka's
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From this reading But beyond and above this negative evil was the positive one of Zarka’s constant visits and veiled persecution.
