used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
(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 Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
Azalia
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From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
placed crosswise
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
a young female
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
a female domestic
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
Marie
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From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
by chance
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
propel through the air
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
having come into contact
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading She believed that the girl was really fond of her and true to her, and in spite of her lowly position she regarded her as a valued friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had rewarded her handsomely for rescuing her from the terrible cellar to which Jewel had cruelly consigned her, and the grateful girl had been eager to quit the service of the mistress she feared for that of the beautiful, gentle English girl.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Azalia Brooke was touched by the devotion of the pretty maid to whom she was thus a second time indebted for the preservation of her life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Marie is so bright and clever that perhaps she may suggest something that will throw light on my dark fate," she thought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little by little she had become acquainted with much of the history of the two girls, and now it crossed the mind of Azalia to confide all to her, under a pledge of secrecy.
