used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
cause to be bored
From this reading “Oh, my love, my darling, you bore this for my sake!
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
the act of burning something
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
a special loved one
From this reading “Oh, my love, my darling, you bore this for my sake!
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
How
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From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Oh, my love, my darling, you bore this for my sake!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Oh, my love, my darling, you bore this for my sake!
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, my love, my darling, you bore this for my sake!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “Oh, my love, my darling, you bore this for my sake!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
TheanounUS /ˈθiːə/
(Greek mythology) the Titaness who was mother of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology
From this reading Thea sat staring at that cruel letter like one dazed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Oh, my love, my darling, you bore this for my sake!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
Vere's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
which person or people
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her cheeks went pale, then crimson, with an overpowering sense of shame.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Hitherto she had cherished a profound pity for the unhappy woman who, having been fortunate enough to win Norman de Vere’s heart, had been too weak to hold it; now, a burning indignation against the dead woman heaved in her breast.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading How had she dared wound him with that false and hateful accusation--he, her hero, her king?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, my love, my darling, you bore this for my sake!
