used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
in addition
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
a young person of either sex
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
Elsa
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From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With her there was no struggle.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
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 that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
Millar's
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From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
Mimi
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From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
not any; not one
From this reading With her there was no struggle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
patheticallyadverbUS /pəˈθetɪkəli/
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
on the contrary
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading With her there was no struggle.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With her there was no struggle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
underworldnounUS /ˈʌndərwɜːrld/
the criminal class
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Elsa could not have told herself what fear made her fly from the studio after Mimi, but she feared that she was also doomed to give up the hope of her heart.
at the time that
From this reading She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Mimi it was the fate of a child of the underworld--something to which she was pathetically resigned.
wreathed
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From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Millar's sardonic face was wreathed in smiles as he looked after the two young girls, each of whom carried from his hateful presence a bruised heart.
