a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
AlbinonounUS /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/
a person with congenital albinism: white hair and milky skin; eyes are usually pink
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
in addition
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
atoned
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From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
CUSTODYnounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading RAMSAY IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RAMSAY IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
hold firmly
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
a message received and understood
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAMSAY IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
Juanita's
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From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
and nothing more
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
RAMSAY
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From this reading RAMSAY IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.
RELEASEDverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading RAMSAY IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
express in words
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
unusual or striking
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
tamelyadverb
in a tame manner
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
express in words
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
Veneda's
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From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To tell the truth, at the time I was so completely overwhelmed by it as to be unable to grasp, in the least degree, what significance it had for me.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Strange though it may appear, while the most galling part of the whole business could not but be Juanita's treachery to myself, this was almost atoned for, in my mind, by the remembrance of her singular behaviour on the evening preceding my arrest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Come what may, with this knowledge before me, I shall always cherish the belief that not only was the affection she pretended to entertain for me perfectly genuine, but also that she was alone driven to such extreme measures by the extraordinary influence the Albino possessed over her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To say that I was only astonished by Veneda's information, and the explanation he gave to my mystery, would be to define it too tamely altogether.
