happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could not forgive himself for not having insisted on staying by his friend in his extremity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could not forgive himself for not having insisted on staying by his friend in his extremity.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
recognizable; marked
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading But he could not forgive himself for not having insisted on staying by his friend in his extremity.
Fayre
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From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading But he could not forgive himself for not having insisted on staying by his friend in his extremity.
set up or found
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But he could not forgive himself for not having insisted on staying by his friend in his extremity.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But he could not forgive himself for not having insisted on staying by his friend in his extremity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading But he could not forgive himself for not having insisted on staying by his friend in his extremity.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
Kean'snounUS /kiːnz/
possessive form of “kean” — English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he could not forgive himself for not having insisted on staying by his friend in his extremity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
on the contrary
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Afterwards, in bitter anguish and remorse, Fayre cursed himself for his blindness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But he could not forgive himself for not having insisted on staying by his friend in his extremity.
not in physical motion
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
in the direction of
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instead, he had carried out Kean’s instructions to the letter, had found Cynthia still up and had interviewed her in the rather dreary little room that had been her uncle’s study.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At first he had been deceived by Kean’s attitude of cold detachment towards the whole gruesome business and the impression he had managed to convey that he had definitely decided on flight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Later, the news of Sybil Kean’s death had stunned him and he had gone blindly on his errand to Cynthia, dazed with grief and consternation.
