used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
(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 Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pale and dazed, Beatrix gazed into the young physician's face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could it be possible?
Beatrix
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From this reading Pale and dazed, Beatrix gazed into the young physician's face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could it be possible?
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Pale and dazed, Beatrix gazed into the young physician's face.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Pale and dazed, Beatrix gazed into the young physician's face.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Pale and dazed, Beatrix gazed into the young physician's face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Were his words true?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
intense and profound fear
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pale and dazed, Beatrix gazed into the young physician's face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Could it be possible?
for more time
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
information about recent and important events
From this reading HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
not any; not one
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Pale and dazed, Beatrix gazed into the young physician's face.
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Pale and dazed, Beatrix gazed into the young physician's face.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Could it be possible?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
rightfuladjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
scourgenounUS /skɜːrdʒ/
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
a special situation
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Were his words true?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were his words true?
the words that are spoken
From this reading Were his words true?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Was there a hope that she might, after all escape the dreadful scourge, the awful curse, and be restored to her rightful place in the world, no longer an outcast, no longer looked upon as a thing of horror, an object of aversion?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Pale and dazed, Beatrix gazed into the young physician's face.
