used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
blazoned
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From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
not accessible to view
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
at any time
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
Hansfeld
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From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
Hansfeld's
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From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
heinousadjectiveUS /ˈheɪnəs/
extremely wicked, deeply criminal
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
indeliblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdeləbli/
in an indelible manner
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
immediately past
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
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 REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
Morville
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From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
come into possession of
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
on one occasion
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
and nothing more
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
REFLECTIONSnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
get by special effort
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
unusual or striking
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
in the near future
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
required or under orders
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Supposing that the mysterious attempts upon the prince's life had succeeded, she would then have been free--free to bestow herself upon the object of her ardent passion, and by so doing secure his happiness as well as her own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
which person or people
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading REFLECTIONS Wholly absorbed by the surprise and terror awakened by the accusations of her husband, Madame de Hansfeld, during the late conversation between herself and the prince, had thought only of clearing herself from the foul charges brought against her; but, once left to her own thoughts, she began deeply and profoundly to reflect upon the events of the last hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
the words that are spoken
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Her first feeling was that of strong indignation against the man who could for one instant have believed her capable of crimes so heinous; but this first burst of displeasure soon gave place to a grateful sense of the generous forbearance which had so carefully concealed her supposed guilt from the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A mind less noble and considerate would have blazoned forth those suspicions, to which a train of singular circumstances lent so apparent a reality.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And then, by a sudden change of ideas, the words of M. de Morville rose to her recollection, as though for ever and indelibly impressed on her brain,-- "_There can be nothing propitious in my love for you, until I dare hope to obtain your hand._" In the present state of Madame de Hansfeld's mind, these words appeared to have a deep, strange, and thrilling connexion with the terrible accusations of her husband.
