used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
matters of personal concern
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
confined by bonds
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
commitmentsnounUS /kəˈmɪtmənts/
plural of “commitment” — the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
intentionally conceived
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
divisible by two
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
give expression to
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
joined in matrimony
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
not any; not one
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
on one occasion
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
patentlyadverbUS /ˈpætəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
self-esteemnoun
a feeling of pride in yourself
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
sterileadjectiveUS /ˈsterəl/
incapable of reproducing
From this reading And once married, probably to a man the model of kindly faith, she was caught in a desert of sterile monotony.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading But even if she had been more daring, less conscientious, what could she have gained; what was there for her in a society condemned to express the spirit in the terms of flesh?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She at once was conscious of the absolute need for spiritual freedom and bound by commitments paramount to her self-esteem.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A painful situation, a shocking waste, from which, for her, there was no escape, for she had patently what was known as character.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had too much charm, too great a vitality, to be absorbed in the superficial affairs of women, the substitute life of charity.
