used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
AccursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading THE BREATH OF PASSION.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
consumesverbUS /kənˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
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 The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
how
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From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
engage in
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
a particular point in time
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
subject to death
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BREATH OF PASSION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE BREATH OF PASSION.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREATH OF PASSION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
torch-light
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From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
vibrated
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From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
wakens
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From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thrill which vibrated through her entire being at the touch of his firm hand rendered her incapable for the moment of meeting his eyes.
which person or people
From this reading The torch-light of Passion, how fierce is its power-- It wakens, it burns, it consumes in an hour; Accursed is the mortal who feels its hot breath, For the end is destruction--destruction and death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading So strong was the current of magnetism that passed between them that the mingled sensations of fear and bewilderment forced her to withdraw her hand with so much vehemence that she was obliged, from an innate sense of courtesy, to make a trifling remark to cover the seeming rudeness of her action.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Unfortunately for the fate of her future, Stella did not see the extraordinary expression on the young man's face that caused such mental consternation among her guests.
