used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
anew
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
(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 I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
in addition
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
Aurelia
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From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
confessionalnounUS /kənˈfeʃənəl/
a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
intentionally conceived
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
without deviation
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
come to pass
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
intense and profound fear
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
subject to death
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
persevereverbUS /pərsəˈvɪr/
be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
prohibitedadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətəd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
sanctitynounUS /ˈsæŋktɪti/
the quality of being holy
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
self-condemnationnoun
an admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
estrangement from god
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
in the near future
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
supper-table
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From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
tormentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrments/
plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain
From this reading It was on her account, therefore, that I had now involved myself in enormous guilt; but though conscious of this as the cause, I did not escape the torments of remorse and the bitterest self-condemnation.
unmaskedverbUS /ənˈmæskt/
past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
precisely as stated
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in my power, doubtless, to have fled from the castle, but in doing so--in saving myself from new crimes--I must have fled also _from Aurelia_.
at the time that
From this reading A kind of horror seized on me when I thought of meeting Aurelia again, which, however, was very soon to happen, namely, at the supper-table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I had made the resolution (in which I was determined to persevere) to venture all things for _her_ sake, and especially for the chance of renewing that conversation which the sanctity of the confessional wholly prohibited.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed as if her pious angelic looks would directly accuse me of mortal sin, and as if, unmasked and detected, I should sink into utter disgrace and annihilation.
