used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a year Antea fell into an illness cruel and unknown.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After a year Antea fell into an illness cruel and unknown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
Antea
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From this reading After a year Antea fell into an illness cruel and unknown.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Her dreams changed into terrible visions, which exhausted her life.
Cinna
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From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading After a year Antea fell into an illness cruel and unknown.
emanating from God
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Her dreams changed into terrible visions, which exhausted her life.
ebbsnounUS /ebz/
plural of “ebb” — a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Her dreams changed into terrible visions, which exhausted her life.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading After a year Antea fell into an illness cruel and unknown.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading After a year Antea fell into an illness cruel and unknown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After a year Antea fell into an illness cruel and unknown.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her dreams changed into terrible visions, which exhausted her life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
mother-of-pearlnoun
the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
and nothing more
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Her dreams changed into terrible visions, which exhausted her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
not known
From this reading After a year Antea fell into an illness cruel and unknown.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Her dreams changed into terrible visions, which exhausted her life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In her face the rays of light were quenched; there remained only the paleness of mother-of-pearl.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her dreams changed into terrible visions, which exhausted her life.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Cinna, comparing his happiness with the sea, forgot that the sea has its ebbs.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A year passed, and that young wife received at her domestic hearth almost divine honor; to her husband she was the sight of his eyes, love, wisdom, light.
