used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
(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 was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
Euphemia
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From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
Euphemia's
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From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
hold firmly
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
for more time
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
not any; not one
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
and nothing more
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
others
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From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
by chance
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
sportedverbUS /ˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
trust-worthy
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From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
precisely as stated
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
nonexistent
From this reading There had been nothing wanting, perhaps, but this explanation from Euphemia, to render me fully sensible of my own powers and advantages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
at the time that
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
which person or people
From this reading It was, indeed, only by means of that spiritual influence and empire lent to me by the powers of darkness, that she could have been led to look on _that being_ as a friend and trust-worthy companion, who, wearing only for her destruction the countenance and figure of her former lover, held her like a demon in his relentless grasp, so that liberation and escape were for her no longer possible.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I was now placed in a situation from which all things appeared in wholly new colours.
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At the very moment when this miserable woman believed that she sported in safety with all laws and regulations of this life, she was in reality given up a helpless victim to that destiny, which my hand might in a moment wield against her.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading As to Euphemia's boast of her mental energy and power over the conduct of others, it only rendered her, in my estimation, worthy of utter contempt.
