used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
(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 That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
defameverbUS /dɪˈfeɪm/
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
frailtynounUS /ˈfreɪlti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
a young female
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
how
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From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
the quality of being humane
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
immediately past
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
Marie's
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From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
a particular point in time
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
subject to death
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
pregnancynounUS /ˈpreɡnənsi/
the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
the possibility of future success
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
saddestadjectiveUS /ˈsædəst/
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The saddest part of Marie's sad story now remains to be told.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
the act of using
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
a message informing of danger
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The unfortunate girl might stoop, on her side, to use the weapons of deception against her enemies, and might defame her own character by pleading pregnancy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One resource was left her, by employing which it was possible, at the last moment, to avert for a few months the frightful prospect of the torture and the stake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That one miserable alternative was all that now remained; and, in the extremity of mortal terror, with the shadow of the executioner on her prison, and with the agony of approaching torment and death at her heart, the forlorn creature accepted it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading If the law of strict morality must judge her in this matter without consideration, and condemn her without appeal, the spirit of Christian mercy--remembering how sorely she was tried, remembering the frailty of our common humanity, remembering the warning word which forbade us to judge one another--may open its sanctuary of tenderness to a sister in affliction, and may offer her the tribute of its pity, without limit and without blame.
