used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
in addition
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Maurice, at a glance, embraced the entire scene, and thought of what would follow.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Maurice, at a glance, embraced the entire scene, and thought of what would follow.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
exaltverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Maurice, at a glance, embraced the entire scene, and thought of what would follow.
Geneviève
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From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Maurice, at a glance, embraced the entire scene, and thought of what would follow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
impelverbUS /ˌɪmˈpel/
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading LONG LIVE SIMON!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading LONG LIVE SIMON!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
and nothing more
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Maurice, at a glance, embraced the entire scene, and thought of what would follow.
SIMONnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading LONG LIVE SIMON!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The influence of love may be able to exalt the soul to heroism,--it may, against natural instinct, impel a human being to desire death, but it had not in this instance extinguished the repugnance to pain.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
a state of acute pain
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Maurice, at a glance, embraced the entire scene, and thought of what would follow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
not known
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the sound of this cry Maurice understood that the struggle was about to commence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Maurice, at a glance, embraced the entire scene, and thought of what would follow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was evident that Geneviève resigned herself the more patiently to death since Maurice was to die with her; but resignation does not exclude suffering, and to quit this world is not only to fall into the abyss termed unknown, but also to suffer in the descent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Maurice, at a glance, embraced the entire scene, and thought of what would follow.
