abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
absorbverbUS /əbˈzɔːrb/
become imbued
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
(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 Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
Arnedo
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From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
for the reason that
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading He was the savage with no rôle to play in civilization, powerless--save for evil!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
wanted intensely
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
divisible by two
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
made afraid
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
Monsalvat
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From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
Nacha's
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From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
not any; not one
From this reading He was the savage with no rôle to play in civilization, powerless--save for evil!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He was the savage with no rôle to play in civilization, powerless--save for evil!
poisoningnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading He was the savage with no rôle to play in civilization, powerless--save for evil!
rôle
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From this reading He was the savage with no rôle to play in civilization, powerless--save for evil!
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He was the savage with no rôle to play in civilization, powerless--save for evil!
except for; apart from
From this reading He was the savage with no rôle to play in civilization, powerless--save for evil!
cut with a saw
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Arnedo kept her locked up in first one house and then another, and Nacha's hatred of him grew until the intensity of her feeling frightened her.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Such hate as this threatened to swallow up all other feelings, to absorb her utterly in itself, poisoning and destroying her.
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 When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she had been attracted to him before he carried her off, it was because she believed that he desired her.
at the time that
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she discovered, however, that his abduction of her was not for love, but for vengeance, to get even with Monsalvat; when she saw that he was actuated by something evil in him, which he could not have changed even though he had wanted to, she began to think of him as something monstrous and diabolical.
