used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
bed-chamber
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From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
Bilson's
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From this reading Theresa Bilson's conduct may furnish a pertinent example.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Theresa Bilson's conduct may furnish a pertinent example.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
without deviation
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Theresa Bilson's conduct may furnish a pertinent example.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Theresa Bilson's conduct may furnish a pertinent example.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
ten 10s
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
inflictings
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From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
inflictionnounUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
not any; not one
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
onlookernounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkər/
someone who looks on
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
and nothing more
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading Theresa Bilson's conduct may furnish a pertinent example.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
SAMPLINGnounUS /ˈsæmplɪŋ/
(statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
speechlessnessnoun
the property of being speechless
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Theresa Bilson's conduct may furnish a pertinent example.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
except if; if not
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading During no instant of the intervening hours did she lapse from studied speechlessness unless directly addressed, nor depart from an air of virtuous resignation to injustice and injury--quite exquisitely provoking to the onlooker.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The weak, it may be added, are not only far more addicted to such inflictings than the strong, but far more resourceful in their execution.
at the time that
From this reading A SAMPLING OF FREEDOM When two persons, living under the same roof, have the misfortune to fall out a hundred and one small ways are ready to hand for the infliction of moral torment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the moment of emerging from her bed-chamber, next morning, she adopted an attitude which she maintained until she regained the chaste seclusion of that apartment at night.
