used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
a cherished desire
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
placed crosswise
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Paul Desfrayne’s eyes had not deceived him.
Desfrayne's
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From this reading Paul Desfrayne’s eyes had not deceived him.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading LUCIA GUISCARDINI’S DIAMOND RING.
dignities
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From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Paul Desfrayne’s eyes had not deceived him.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
Guiscardini
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From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
GUISCARDINI'S
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From this reading LUCIA GUISCARDINI’S DIAMOND RING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul Desfrayne’s eyes had not deceived him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul Desfrayne’s eyes had not deceived him.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
insatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
LUCIA
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From this reading LUCIA GUISCARDINI’S DIAMOND RING.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Paul Desfrayne’s eyes had not deceived him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
on one occasion
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
a course of conduct
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Desfrayne’s eyes had not deceived him.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
determined
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading LUCIA GUISCARDINI’S DIAMOND RING.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
be standing; be upright
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He had really and truly seen Lucia Guiscardini hurrying away from the scene of her murderous treachery.
ungovernableadjectiveUS /ənˈɡʌvərnəbəl/
incapable of being controlled
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
at the time that
From this reading Ignorant, ungovernable in her temper, resentful when any one crossed her path, or tried to hinder her from following her own fancies, she was at once resolute in planning schemes, and unscrupulous in carrying them out.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman of insatiable ambition, she had resolved to let nothing stand in the way of her advancement to the highest dignities she could hope to reach.
