used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CRIME.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
accidently
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From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
atomsnounUS /ˈætəmz/
plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
Boudoirs
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From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CRIME.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
deviltrynoun
wicked and cruel behavior
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
How
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From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
intuitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtuːətɪv/
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
the force of workers available
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
and nothing more
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CRIME.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
as might be expected
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
Stella'snounUS /ˈsteləz/
possessive form of “stella” — United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
arousing affect
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
the act of using
From this reading How oft men use the gifts of God To aid their plans and cloak their sins; At nightfall, silence reigns above And deviltry on earth begins.
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
venetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The noise was merely the shivering to atoms of a small venetian vase which stood on a diminutive ebony table not far from the divan on which Stella was seated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At any rate, she had turned suddenly pale and grasped the slender table for support with the result already mentioned.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Mrs. Sinclair had accidently struck the table, and the gossips declared afterward, in the privacy of their own Boudoirs, that she was watching her son at the very time when his accidental touching of Stella's hand had wrought so fearful a change upon his features, and, quite naturally, they argued that an intuitive fear for her adopted daughter's future made her hand unsteady.
