used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
AbelardnounUS /ˈæbɪlərd/
French philosopher and theologian; lover of Heloise (1079-1142)
From this reading Katherine read "Abelard and Héloise" far into the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Katherine read "Abelard and Héloise" far into the night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading If she attracted the Duke further it would only increase the complications.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
without doubt or question
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading Her emotions were complex.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading If she attracted the Duke further it would only increase the complications.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading If she attracted the Duke further it would only increase the complications.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Her emotions were complex.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Katherine read "Abelard and Héloise" far into the night.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading If she attracted the Duke further it would only increase the complications.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her emotions were complex.
Héloise
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From this reading Katherine read "Abelard and Héloise" far into the night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she attracted the Duke further it would only increase the complications.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading If she attracted the Duke further it would only increase the complications.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Katherine read "Abelard and Héloise" far into the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If she attracted the Duke further it would only increase the complications.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Katherine read "Abelard and Héloise" far into the night.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Katherine read "Abelard and Héloise" far into the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
and nothing more
From this reading If she attracted the Duke further it would only increase the complications.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Katherine read "Abelard and Héloise" far into the night.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Katherine read "Abelard and Héloise" far into the night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
precisely as stated
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She knew now that she was very unhappy and in a corner, and that she could not see clearly any way of escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her emotions were complex.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was something in her nature which she feared was not strong enough to carry through deceit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she attracted the Duke further it would only increase the complications.
