used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
(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 THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
the two together, not just one
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
despicableadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
entrapverbUS /ɪnˈtræp/
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
at any time
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
FlecknounUS /flek/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
forsakeverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪk/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
Frederic
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From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
how
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From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
Jane
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From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
and nothing more
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
set down according to a plan
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
held dear
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
MOUNTAIN'SnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
possessive form of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
the place where some action occurs
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
hard to endure
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN’S SECRET In a turmoil of mental anxiety Jane waited the arrival of Chief Fleck at the place he had designated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Had there been in her mind the slightest possible doubt as to his guilt she might indeed have wavered, but the evidence of his treachery seemed too manifest!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
at the time that
From this reading There were moments when her heart insisted that, regardless of the despicable crimes that were laid at his door, she should forsake everything for him, for the man she loved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading She was still badly wrought up by the scene through which she had just passed with Frederic.
but in spite of that
From this reading She loathed herself for caring for him and felt it her sacred duty to go on with her work of aiding the government in trying to entrap both of them; yet how could she ever do it?
