used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
in addition
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
psychological suffering
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
DUFFELnounUS /ˈdʌfəl/
a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
From this reading THE EVIDENCE--DUFFEL THWARTED.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
Eveline
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From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE EVIDENCE--DUFFEL THWARTED.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
with resolute determination
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
immediately past
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
not any; not one
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
determined
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
cut with a saw
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
possessing sweep
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
express in words
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVIDENCE--DUFFEL THWARTED.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
THWARTEDadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE EVIDENCE--DUFFEL THWARTED.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Duffel feared that Bill and Dick had played him false, and he also saw that his antagonist was too much for him in a fair contest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
at the time that
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Eveline felt an internal dread of her adversary, though she gave no outward manifestation of fear, having firmly resolved to withstand his every attack, and if need be die in defense of her virtue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be difficult to tell which of the two, Eveline or Duffel, was most uneasy, or least alarmed, during the progress of the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading When alone, however, the feelings uppermost in her mind were those of distress and apprehension; and as she took a survey of the position in which she was placed, and contemplated the hopelessness of her situation, a tide of emotions, long suppressed, swept over her spirit, and yielding to her feelings, she bowed her head, and wept.
