used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another Turn of the Screw.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
Chudleigh
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From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
carefully weighed
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
Henrietta
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From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another Turn of the Screw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
on one occasion
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
Prendergast
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From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
proportionably
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From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
ScrewnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Another Turn of the Screw.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another Turn of the Screw.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Another Turn of the Screw.
unfeignedlyadverb
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
at the time that
From this reading It was impossible that Henrietta could have sustained a more complete discouragement, a more telling and unmistakable defeat, than she felt had befallen her when, after Wilmot had left her, she went over every point of their conversation, and considered the interview in every possible aspect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She had seen him, on the memorable occasion of their first interview after his wife's death, horrified, confounded, and unfeignedly distressed.
Wilmot
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From this reading If the interview which had taken place between Chudleigh Wilmot and Henrietta Prendergast had had unfortunate results for the one, it had been proportionably, if not equally, unpleasant to the other.
Wilmot's
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From this reading She had at once, or at least at a very early stage, discerned that some fresh disturbing cause existed in Wilmot's mind.
