used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
anew
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
(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 She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
ascertainingverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
catalepticnoun
a person suffering from catalepsy
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
Colville
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From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
Fanny's
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From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
Haidee
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From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
incarceratedverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/
past form of “incarcerate” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
Leveretnoun
a young hare especially one in its first year
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
Lily'snounUS /ˈlɪliːz/
possessive form of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
not any; not one
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
overshadowverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
be greater in significance than
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
get by special effort
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
not in physical motion
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
a state of acute pain
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
at the time that
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lily Lawrence sat alone in the same room in which she had first been incarcerated when in her cataleptic state she had been brought to this house of captivity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She thought it more than likely that the poor creature was dead and beyond all suffering which the vindictive spirit of old Haidee might still inflict upon her while a spark of life remained in her body.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Consequently she had had no means of ascertaining whether or not the miserable wife of Colville still survived.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Peter Leveret had made the window secure again, and she had been removed here the day after her recapture in her father's hall by Colville.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading A profound sympathy and regret for poor Fanny's wretched fate, mixed up with Lily's deep solicitude for herself, added to the melancholy air which began to overshadow her like a cloud.
