used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
(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 The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A chaise stopped at the porch; two gentlemen descended.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading A chaise stopped at the porch; two gentlemen descended.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
Dalibard
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From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A chaise stopped at the porch; two gentlemen descended.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
one or the other of two
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
execrableadjectiveUS /ˌeɡˈzekrəbəl/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading A chaise stopped at the porch; two gentlemen descended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LUCRETIA REGAINS HER SON.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
LUCRETIA
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From this reading LUCRETIA REGAINS HER SON.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
not any; not one
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
on one occasion
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A chaise stopped at the porch; two gentlemen descended.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
REGAINSverbUS /riˈɡeɪnz/
third-person singular of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading LUCRETIA REGAINS HER SON.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
a male human offspring
From this reading LUCRETIA REGAINS HER SON.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A chaise stopped at the porch; two gentlemen descended.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A chaise stopped at the porch; two gentlemen descended.
precisely as stated
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the disguise she assumed was a supernatural effort, it stretched to cracking every fibre of the brain; it seemed almost to herself as if, her object once gained, either life or consciousness could hold out no more.
at the time that
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if now, when danger became most imminent and present, that that very danger served to restore to Lucretia Dalibard her faculties, which during the earlier day had been steeped in a kind of dreary stupor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The absolute necessity of playing out her execrable part with all suitable and consistent hypocrisy, braced her into iron.
