used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading For diversion she arose and examined the inscriptions in the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading For diversion she arose and examined the inscriptions in the room.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading For diversion she arose and examined the inscriptions in the room.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For diversion she arose and examined the inscriptions in the room.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
Francis
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
How
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From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
inscriptionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading For diversion she arose and examined the inscriptions in the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For diversion she arose and examined the inscriptions in the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
sickenverbUS /ˈsɪkən/
cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
hard to endure
From this reading "I must not think on them," she said, trying to drive this terror from her mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
vividnessnounUS /ˈvɪvədnəs/
interest and variety and intensity
From this reading Stories that she had heard regarding the tortures inflicted upon prisoners in the Tower came to her mind with such vividness and force as to cause her soul to sicken with fear.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "How many there have been before me!" she mused gazing at the coats of arms and other devices with which the walls were covered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It was with much apprehension that Francis awaited the return of the secretary.
