used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The scene had strangely changed for her.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
ElmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE EVIDENCE.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scene had strangely changed for her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
Frederick'snounUS /ˈfredrɪks/
possessive form of “frederick” — a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The scene had strangely changed for her.
only a very short time before
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
Longueville
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From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
prison-cell
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From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene had strangely changed for her.
in a strange manner
From this reading The scene had strangely changed for her.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
confined on all sides
From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVIDENCE.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
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 Instead of the sunny terrace at Longueville, the sunny garden at The Elms, the four gray walls of a prison-cell surrounded her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “But it is true--I killed Frederick’s wife,” said Innocent.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Her voice was tranquil as usual; but her eyes were dilated and full of woe, like the eyes of a dumb creature hardly used.
