used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
confined by bonds
From this reading The truth bound him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He sat down by Nanna and tried to comfort her, but she could not listen to him.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He sat down by Nanna and tried to comfort her, but she could not listen to him.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He sat down by Nanna and tried to comfort her, but she could not listen to him.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David was speechless.
divinationnounUS /ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down by Nanna and tried to comfort her, but she could not listen to him.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The truth bound him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
hear with intention
From this reading He sat down by Nanna and tried to comfort her, but she could not listen to him.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
NannanounUS /ˈnænə/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading He sat down by Nanna and tried to comfort her, but she could not listen to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down by Nanna and tried to comfort her, but she could not listen to him.
servant's
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From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading David was speechless.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
not in physical motion
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sat down by Nanna and tried to comfort her, but she could not listen to him.
tottered
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From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He sat down by Nanna and tried to comfort her, but she could not listen to him.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth bound him.
unacknowledgedadjective
not recognized or admitted
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading David was speechless.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading What powers of divination this evil woman had, he knew not, but she at least had driven home the unacknowledged fear in his heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She spoke with a rapid passion that would not be interrupted, and then, still muttering threats and accusations, tottered out of the cot on her servant's arm.
