used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
(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 The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
(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 Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
terminate
From this reading He knew this, and wished to break it to her gently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
extricatedverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He knew this, and wished to break it to her gently.
hold firmly
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
irrevocableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/
incapable of being retracted or revoked
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew this, and wished to break it to her gently.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew this, and wished to break it to her gently.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
niece'snounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
pleadingsnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋz/
plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
quitted
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From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew this, and wished to break it to her gently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her ill state of health, and deep anxiety, had enfeebled her too much to endure the shock of hearing his irrevocable intention.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The convulsive sobs of real agony, the eloquence which despair and affection create in all, the pleadings of his own kind and generous heart were vain.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He knew this, and wished to break it to her gently.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He raised her senseless from the earth; he placed her upon a couch; and without daring to look upon her, as he extricated his hand from the strong grasp of terror, he fled from her apartment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Seymour had waited to see him; and, when he had quitted her niece’s room, she arrested him as he would have hastened by her, at the head of the stairs.
