used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
aristocratnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
Chauvelin
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From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
dankadjectiveUS /dæŋk/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
dearly loved
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/
-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
at any time
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
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 THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
Martin-Roget
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From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
milor
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From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading At night, curled up on a small bundle of dank straw Yvonne had made vain efforts to snatch a little sleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed as if gradually, hour by hour, minute by minute, her every feeling of courage and of hope were deserting her.
at the time that
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
which person or people
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Three days now she had been separated from her father--three days she had been under the constant supervision of a woman who had not a single thought of compassion or of mercy for the "aristocrat" whom she hated so bitterly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
wrestverbUS /rest/
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading Ever since the day when she had been ruthlessly torn away from the protection of her dear milor, she had persistently clung to the belief that he would find the means to come to her, to wrest her from the cruel fate which her pitiless enemies had devised for her.
Yvonne
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From this reading THE MESSAGE OF HOPE I After Martin-Roget and Chauvelin had left her, Yvonne had sat for a long time motionless, almost unconscious.
