abdicateverbUS /ˈæbdəkeɪt/
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
(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 You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
in addition
From this reading But if, in this soul-storm, her hidden evil was cast up to view, it was also cast off.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
put or send forth
From this reading But if, in this soul-storm, her hidden evil was cast up to view, it was also cast off.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading But if, in this soul-storm, her hidden evil was cast up to view, it was also cast off.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
a young female
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
not accessible to view
From this reading But if, in this soul-storm, her hidden evil was cast up to view, it was also cast off.
how
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From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if, in this soul-storm, her hidden evil was cast up to view, it was also cast off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
and nothing more
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
lineaments
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From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But if, in this soul-storm, her hidden evil was cast up to view, it was also cast off.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
Seabright
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From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
soul-storm
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From this reading But if, in this soul-storm, her hidden evil was cast up to view, it was also cast off.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
a just detectable amount
From this reading And in her lineaments they trace Some features of her father’s face.
the act of testing something
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But if, in this soul-storm, her hidden evil was cast up to view, it was also cast off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _—Byron._ In the meantime Miss Seabright was preparing to resign her state.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Few can estimate the terrible trial it was to this just but ambitious girl to abdicate her elevated social position and step down upon the common level to labor with the common herd.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have already seen how, in the fearful struggle which had ensued—in that dread bosom tempest—all the latent selfishness which marred that noble nature was thrown up and exposed upon the crest of the tossing waves of passion.
