used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A sharper attack than usual ... to-morrow....”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading CONQUERED BY THE ANGEL.
antipathynounUS /ænˈtɪpəθi/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “A sharper attack than usual ... to-morrow....”
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONQUERED BY THE ANGEL.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
CONQUEREDverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading CONQUERED BY THE ANGEL.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
depressingly dark
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
Luis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
cut with a saw
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading “A sharper attack than usual ... to-morrow....”
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “A sharper attack than usual ... to-morrow....”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONQUERED BY THE ANGEL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A sharper attack than usual ... to-morrow....”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
in the direction of
From this reading “It is nothing, it is over,” murmured Luis as he saw his brother-in-law coming towards them.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Leon stood looking at him but he did not touch him; silent, gloomy, and oppressed by his recent nightmare, he dared not trust his own feelings.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “A sharper attack than usual ... to-morrow....”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading “No,” he said to himself, “it is nothing more than an antipathy which will fade into pity--for the poor wretch is dying.”
