used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
rid of obstructions
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
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From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
characterized by great determination
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
any strong feeling
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After mature consideration, however, I determined to rest my hopes of a happy termination to these difficulties upon his clear intellect, and his noble and generous heart.
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading I mentally renewed my vow of everlasting friendship, and pledged myself to assist and defend him to the uttermost, under all circumstances of difficulty and peril.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the opening of Colonna's confession had excited surprise and emotion, the incidents detailed in his interesting narrative were a fertile source of anxiety and dismay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The veil of mystery was indeed raised, but the scene disclosed was haunted by menacing appearances; and I looked forward to the future with indescribable solicitude.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The vehemence of Colonna's passions was alarming, and his impetuosity would too probably betray him into formidable peril.
