used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new grace seemed born within her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
for the reason that
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
boringadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The fear of tiring him, of displeasing or boring him, gave her the wings of divination.
brought into existence
From this reading A new grace seemed born within her.
CASSANDRA'S
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From this reading CASSANDRA'S REINCARNATION She humbled herself with shame.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
displeasingadjective
causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
From this reading The fear of tiring him, of displeasing or boring him, gave her the wings of divination.
divinationnounUS /ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
From this reading The fear of tiring him, of displeasing or boring him, gave her the wings of divination.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The fear of tiring him, of displeasing or boring him, gave her the wings of divination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The fear of tiring him, of displeasing or boring him, gave her the wings of divination.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A new grace seemed born within her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading CASSANDRA'S REINCARNATION She humbled herself with shame.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fear of tiring him, of displeasing or boring him, gave her the wings of divination.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
humbledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəld/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading CASSANDRA'S REINCARNATION She humbled herself with shame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new grace seemed born within her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fear of tiring him, of displeasing or boring him, gave her the wings of divination.
accept an excuse for
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
REINCARNATIONnounUS /ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form)
From this reading CASSANDRA'S REINCARNATION She humbled herself with shame.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A new grace seemed born within her.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading CASSANDRA'S REINCARNATION She humbled herself with shame.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CASSANDRA'S REINCARNATION She humbled herself with shame.
without speaking
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
with low volume
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that day every action of her silently begged for pardon and oblivion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
tiringadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading The fear of tiring him, of displeasing or boring him, gave her the wings of divination.
veilingnounUS /ˈveɪlɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She became more cheerful, spoke more gently, walked softly about the house dressed in quiet colors, veiling her beautiful eyes with the deep shadow of her lashes, because she dared not look at her friend.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The fear of tiring him, of displeasing or boring him, gave her the wings of divination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CASSANDRA'S REINCARNATION She humbled herself with shame.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A new grace seemed born within her.
