used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
agonizedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzd/
expressing pain or agony
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
cannot
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From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "There is no room for doubt in relation to the cause.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "There is no room for doubt in relation to the cause.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There is no room for doubt in relation to the cause.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There is no room for doubt in relation to the cause.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
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 This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
MOURNERSnounUS /ˈmɔːrnərz/
plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading THE MOURNERS.
easily agitated
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
not any; not one
From this reading "There is no room for doubt in relation to the cause.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
paroxysmnoun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading "There is no room for doubt in relation to the cause.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "There is no room for doubt in relation to the cause.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
make steady
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOURNERS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is no room for doubt in relation to the cause.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There is no room for doubt in relation to the cause.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It cannot be!" cried Joseph, looking at the doctor with an agonized face; "it is too dreadful!"
a late time of life
From this reading I suspect that her nervous system has been subjected to a steady and severe tension, probably for years past.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This may have induced a condition, or at least a temporary paroxysm, during which she was—you understand me—not wholly responsible for her actions.
