used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
anew
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
Aurelia
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From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
terminate
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
divisible by two
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
FiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
brought together in one place
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
intense and profound fear
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
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 At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading With eager eyes, I devoured the charms of Aurelia, which from the enchanted canvass now gleamed out in full splendour before me.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, with a violent effort, I summoned up courage; an entire revolution again took place in my mind; new hopes and feelings began to break through the gloom and melancholy, which for a space had gathered around me.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The mystery of his guilt, however, which had been deposited in my bosom, gave me confidence; and even a malicious spirit of scorn and irony rose within me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At first, a kind of horror seized upon me; for I knew not if this could be reality, or the mockery of that relentless Fiend, that would lure me on to destruction.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, alas! did not these childlike pious looks seem only to complain against the murderer of her brother?
