actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was believed that he had perished.
blightedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪtɪd/
affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
consolationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “consolation” — the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was believed that he had perished.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
Holkerstein
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From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
inconsolableadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was believed that he had perished.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
Maximilian
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From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
MeantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
Paulina
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From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It was believed that he had perished.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
StungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Stung with the sense of her irreparable loss, and the premature grief which had blighted her early hopes, Paulina sought her refuge in solitude, and her consolations in religion.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was believed that he had perished.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Meantime the Lady Paulina had spent her time in secret grief, inconsolable for the supposed tragical fate of Maximilian.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
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 Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was believed that he had perished.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This opinion had prevailed equally amongst his friends, and the few enemies whom circumstances had made him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Supposing even that he had escaped with life from the action, it seemed inevitable that he should have fallen into the hands of the bloody Holkerstein; and under circumstances which would point him out to the vengeance of that cruel ruffian as having been the leader in the powerful resistance which had robbed him of his prey.
