used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
speak to
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
one or the other of two
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
Matilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
become covered with mist
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
not any; not one
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
a human being
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
RemorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
a special situation
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
TriumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
vacillatingadjectiveUS /ˈvæsəleɪtɪŋ/
uncertain in purpose or action
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Remorse, shame, fear, regret, simultaneously assailed and weighed down the mind of Gerald.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
belonging to which person
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Triumphant vengeance, unmixed with any apprehension of self, reigned exclusively in the bosom of Matilda.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hours passed away without either of the guilty parties finding courage or inclination to address the other.
but in spite of that
From this reading The hearts of both were too full for utterance--and yet did they acknowledge no sympathy in common.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading The intense passion of the former, like a mist that is dissipated before the strong rays of the sun, had yielded before the masculine and practical display of the energetic hate of its object, while on the contrary she, whose beauty of person was now to him a thing without price, acknowledged no other feeling than contempt for the vacillating character of her associate.
