used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
Afra's
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From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
anew
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fearless as she was by nature, she had trembled.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
not accessible to view
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
contradictionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “contradiction” — opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
enigmaticaladjective
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
Eugenie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
FearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Fearless as she was by nature, she had trembled.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fearless as she was by nature, she had trembled.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
likenedverbUS /ˈlaɪkənd/
past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Fearless as she was by nature, she had trembled.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
not any; not one
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
on one occasion
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fearless as she was by nature, she had trembled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
in the near future
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
believed likely
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
moving very fast
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eugenie drew a deep breath of relief, as Afra's swift pace soon carried her from that dangerous neighbourhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Fearless as she was by nature, she had trembled.
untamedadjective
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fearless as she was by nature, she had trembled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
at the time that
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading She had a proof now that, when once the barriers were broken down, he was no whit inferior in blind and raging fury to that "untamed element of Nature" to which she had likened him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our heroine would have been no woman, if, after such a scene, she had not known that which she had long suspected, namely, that the man's behaviour to herself, so enigmatical and full of contradictions, concealed some other and far more dangerous feeling than hate.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Once again he had yielded to her influence, but he had been on the very point of bursting his bonds.
