used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
anew
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can hope for no forgiveness."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
a young female
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I can hope for no forgiveness."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can hope for no forgiveness."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
not any; not one
From this reading I can hope for no forgiveness."
not one, and not any
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
a shaky motion
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
unannouncedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
without warning or announcement
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "There is none for me," she cried in utter despondency, haunted by fear, and bursting again into tears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At that instant the door of the room was opened, and two persons entered unannounced.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
which person or people
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "There is forgiveness for those who repent," the woman observed slowly, a hard, cold expression upon her face, as she watched the desperate girl trembling before her.
