used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
highly skilled
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
a cherished desire
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
Dom's
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From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
Dominga
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From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Dominga was in love--and for the first time in her existence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dominga was in love--and for the first time in her existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dominga was in love--and for the first time in her existence.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
HonourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Dominga was in love--and for the first time in her existence.
maddest
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From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
Manora
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From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
a particular point in time
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
Nani
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From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dominga was in love--and for the first time in her existence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading She was abstracted, silent and forgetful--at one moment in the maddest and most unaccountable spirits, at another sunk in the depths of ferocious gloom.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Ambition and a hungry vanity had impelled her to strain every effort in order to attract "The Honourable" (as he was called in Manora), and her aim was accomplished but too easily.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The change in Dominga, which had not escaped the sharp eyes of old Nani, gradually became visible to her sister.
which person or people
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Dom's whole mind was evidently concentrated on something, or someone--who could that someone be?
