used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Susy was a child with little or no self-control.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Susy was a child with little or no self-control.
CUPBOARDnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading LOCKED IN THE CUPBOARD.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
Ermengarde
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From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every moment she expected to hear Susy's piercing yells following her.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Every moment she expected to hear Susy's piercing yells following her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Every moment she expected to hear Susy's piercing yells following her.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
hay-field
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From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Every moment she expected to hear Susy's piercing yells following her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOCKED IN THE CUPBOARD.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Susy was a child with little or no self-control.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading LOCKED IN THE CUPBOARD.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
a particular point in time
From this reading Every moment she expected to hear Susy's piercing yells following her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
Nelson'snounUS /ˈnelsənz/
possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
not any; not one
From this reading Susy was a child with little or no self-control.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Susy was a child with little or no self-control.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Every moment she expected to hear Susy's piercing yells following her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
the act of punishing
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Susy was a child with little or no self-control.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
sitting-room
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From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
required or under orders
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
Susy
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From this reading Susy was a child with little or no self-control.
Susy's
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From this reading Every moment she expected to hear Susy's piercing yells following her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOCKED IN THE CUPBOARD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
at the time that
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Punishment has many degrees, and the sense of humiliation which Ermengarde felt, when that morning she had been left prisoner in Miss Nelson's sitting-room, was nothing indeed to the agony which she endured when, supposed to be free and pardoned, she walked with her governess to the hay-field.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading She hated dark rooms; her imagination was unhealthy, and fostered in her home life in the worst possible way.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Every moment she expected to hear Susy's piercing yells following her.
