(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
degradingadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
harmful to the mind or morals
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
psychological suffering
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
brought together in one place
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
humiliateverbUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
instabilitynounUS /ˌɪnstəˈbɪlɪti/
an unstable order
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
engage in
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
come together
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
merry-makers
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From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
mortifyverbUS /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
not any; not one
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
Odalite
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From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
Odalite's
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From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
saddenedverbUS /ˈsædənd/
past form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that all the distracting excitement was over, and she could think calmly of the circumstances, they all combined to distress, mortify and humiliate her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among all the merry-makers there was one sad face—Odalite’s—which no effort of self-control could make otherwise than sad.
which person or people
From this reading Then the doubt of her real relations to the Satan who had entered her Eden, the uncertainty of her true position, and the instability of her circumstances, all gathered around her like heavy clouds and darkened, saddened and oppressed her spirits.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The remembrance of that scene in the church, of which at the time it transpired she was but half conscious, was to her so shameful and degrading that she secretly shrank from the eyes of friends and neighbors whom she was obliged to meet at the various gatherings in the neighborhood.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Odalite, for the sake of her young sisters, had joined every party, but she took no pleasure in them.
