Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His words had the ring of truth that could not be ignored.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading His words had the ring of truth that could not be ignored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
InsanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHO IS MY WIFE?"
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
maniacnounUS /ˈmeɪniæk/
an insane person
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
Mont
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From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "WHO IS MY WIFE?"
not any; not one
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His words had the ring of truth that could not be ignored.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading His words had the ring of truth that could not be ignored.
Ryder
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From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
not in physical motion
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading His words had the ring of truth that could not be ignored.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Insanity had been her first thought; but the agony and passion displayed by John Ryder taught her that he was suffering as no maniac could suffer.
which person or people
From this reading "WHO IS MY WIFE?"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "WHO IS MY WIFE?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He claimed her as his bride, and so confident was his belief in her identity as the woman he had married that her own counter knowledge was almost shaken.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His words had the ring of truth that could not be ignored.
writhingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪðɪŋ/
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
From this reading Miss Mont sank slowly into her chair, still staring at the writhing features of the man who claimed to be her husband.
