used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
abhorrencenounUS /əbˈhɔːrəns/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There is nothing disagreeable about the man.
(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 "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
make calm or still
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
conscience-stricken
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From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
contradictverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
be in contradiction with
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading "There is nothing disagreeable about the man.
divisible by two
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
Hammond
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From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is nothing disagreeable about the man.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "There is nothing disagreeable about the man.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "There is nothing disagreeable about the man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
estrangement from god
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "But in all these months she must have learned to care for him!" cries Mrs. Common Sense.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
a shaky motion
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
at the time that
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading There was no alternative but to keep up the weary, wicked mockery.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year and five months had passed away since the evening when Lewis Hammond held his conscience-stricken wife upon his knee, and told her--in fervid words that singularly belied his calm and even demeanor at other times--of his faith in and love for her, and his abhorrence of the sin she felt in her trembling soul that she had committed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she had not the superhuman courage required to contradict a trust like this.
