used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
in addition
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as for infamy, the disgrace would be mine.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading My husband killed by thee and in my apartments.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading “But,” she exclaimed, “you may avoid arrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as for infamy, the disgrace would be mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading “But,” she exclaimed, “you may avoid arrest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And as for infamy, the disgrace would be mine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But,” she exclaimed, “you may avoid arrest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My husband killed by thee and in my apartments.”
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading And as for infamy, the disgrace would be mine.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
psychological suffering
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “But,” she exclaimed, “you may avoid arrest.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And as for infamy, the disgrace would be mine.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading My husband killed by thee and in my apartments.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My husband killed by thee and in my apartments.”
infamynounUS /ˈɪnfəmi/
a state of extreme dishonor
From this reading And as for infamy, the disgrace would be mine.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading My husband killed by thee and in my apartments.”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “But,” she exclaimed, “you may avoid arrest.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And as for infamy, the disgrace would be mine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My husband killed by thee and in my apartments.”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But,” she exclaimed, “you may avoid arrest.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And as for infamy, the disgrace would be mine.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading My husband killed by thee and in my apartments.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His apparent coldness had also chilled and repelled her, and not understanding the nature of a despair in which he could not give some faint expression of love for her, she sank helpless at his feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At these latter thoughts the look of distress deepened on her face, and the weakness exhibited was in striking contrast with the strength she had displayed in her endeavor to afford him solace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And as for infamy, the disgrace would be mine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But,” she exclaimed, “you may avoid arrest.
