used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
react verbally
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
CONQUERORnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
divisible by two
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
histrionicadjectiveUS /ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪk/
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
ironicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
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 Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
mercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
nauseanounUS /ˈnɔːziə/
the state that precedes vomiting
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
pervadingverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
satyrnoun
man with strong sexual desires
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
a state of acute pain
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
Sylvia
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From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She sat there, her head resting against the tall back of the chair, her eyes closed, a sense of physical nausea pervading her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
unseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CONQUEROR She had reached that point of endurance at which sensibility becomes mercifully dulled.
which person or people
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She answered him almost mechanically, yet the ironical answer she delivered was true to her proud nature and the histrionic art which would not be denied expression even in the extremity to which she was reduced.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, at the sound of the Duke’s voice gently addressing her, she opened her long blue eyes, set now in deep stains of suffering, and looked at this handsome satyr who stood before her in an attitude of deference that was in itself a mockery.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dear Sylvia,” he was saying, “I am beyond measure pained that you should have been subjected to this ... this unseemly spectacle; I need not protest that it was no part of my intention.”
