used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
in addition
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
aroused or activated
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
BETHSURA
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From this reading BETHSURA.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
psychological suffering
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
the act of giving
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
inflictingverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
Lycidas
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From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
Maccabeus
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From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
meaneradjectiveUS /ˈmiːnər/
comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
not one, and not any
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Generous as Maccabeus might be, it was not in human nature that he should favour the claims of a rival; and determined opposition from her kinsman and prince must be annihilation to the hopes of the maiden.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading It had disclosed, to her distress as well as surprise, the depth of the wound which she was inflicting upon a loving heart; for Zarah had none of that miserable vanity which makes the meaner of her sex triumph in their power of giving pain.
Zarah
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From this reading Her brief but momentous interview with Maccabeus had left a very painful impression upon the mind of Zarah.
Zarah's
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From this reading Zarah's apprehensions were also awakened on account of Lycidas; she could not but fear that very serious obstacles might arise to prevent her union with the Greek.
