used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "She did not speak, or expostulate?" asked Tremenhere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
darkenverbUS /ˈdɑːrkən/
become dark or darker
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "She did not speak, or expostulate?" asked Tremenhere.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
expostulateverb
reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
From this reading "She did not speak, or expostulate?" asked Tremenhere.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miles did not speak for some time.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
heartlessnessnoun
an absence of concern for the welfare of others
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
how
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From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
infamynounUS /ˈɪnfəmi/
a state of extreme dishonor
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Miles did not speak for some time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
not any; not one
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She did not speak, or expostulate?" asked Tremenhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "She did not speak, or expostulate?" asked Tremenhere.
pervadingverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
cut with a saw
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She did not speak, or expostulate?" asked Tremenhere.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Miles did not speak for some time.
express in speech
From this reading "She did not speak, or expostulate?" asked Tremenhere.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
required or under orders
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miles did not speak for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
Tremenhere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She did not speak, or expostulate?" asked Tremenhere.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "No," answered his friend; "she was too much taken by surprise, but I never saw a woman look more confounded in her guilt."
people who are wounded
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading Strange, how wrongs, supposed or real, darken the heart to every gleam of pity!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was not his vanity which was wounded--not any feeling of false pride, which urged him to so much apparent heartlessness; it was a disgust pervading his noble nature, at so much infamy in one so young and fair.
