used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
extreme mental distress
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
react verbally
From this reading VAMPA'S ANSWER.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
from appearances alone
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
augmentverbUS /ɔːɡˈment/
enlarge or increase
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
have
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
Dantes
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From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
psychological suffering
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
Esperance
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From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
a young female
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
Luigi
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From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
Massetti
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From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
not in physical motion
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
VAMPA'S
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From this reading VAMPA'S ANSWER.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
at the time that
From this reading As the time for the arrival of Luigi Vampa's answer to M. Dantes' letter approached, Esperance grew more and more uneasy and serious; he spent the greater portion of every day from home, apparently for the purpose of avoiding his father and sister; when he returned he was moody, depressed and silent, and far into the night he could be heard pacing his chamber as if unable to sleep from excitement and anxiety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She, poor girl, was herself overwhelmed with her own distress, though she strove to bear up against it.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Massetti had neither written to nor attempted to see her since their separation, a circumstance she could not reconcile with his protestations of ardent love for her, and this served vastly to augment her sadness and anguish, though she still believed in her soul that the Viscount was entirely innocent of the crime laid to his charge.
Zuleika
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zuleika endeavored to comfort him, but all her efforts were fruitless.
