used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a point of honour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
confessingverbUS /kənˈfesɪŋ/
-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
divisible by two
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
the state of being honored
From this reading It was a point of honour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a point of honour.
Juan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, Juan--why not together--like this?”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Then, Juan--why not together--like this?”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Then, Juan--why not together--like this?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was a point of honour.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
try to get or reach
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If she had the courage of this death, I must have even more.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then, Juan--why not together--like this?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Then, Juan--why not together--like this?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Then, Juan--why not together--like this?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a point of honour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Then, Juan--why not together--like this?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I had no wish, and no right, to seek for some easier way out of life.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But she had a woman’s capacity for passive endurance, a serenity of mind in this martyrdom confessing to something sinister in the power of love that, like faith, can move mountains and order cruel sacrifices.
