used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
(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 I cannot properly describe it; I cannot describe it all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot properly describe it; I cannot describe it all.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
Clarenceux
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From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
give a description of
From this reading I cannot properly describe it; I cannot describe it all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I knew what fear was--the most terrible of all fears--the fear of that which we cannot understand.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading I knew what fear was--the most terrible of all fears--the fear of that which we cannot understand.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot properly describe it; I cannot describe it all.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
inmostadjective
being deepest within the self
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
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 I knew what fear was--the most terrible of all fears--the fear of that which we cannot understand.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
MENACEverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I knew what fear was--the most terrible of all fears--the fear of that which we cannot understand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
and nothing more
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading I cannot properly describe it; I cannot describe it all.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
express in words
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
express in speech
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I knew what fear was--the most terrible of all fears--the fear of that which we cannot understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The inmost and central throne of my soul was commanded by this implacable ghost, this ghost which did not speak, but which conveyed its ideas by means of a single glance, a single sneer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MENACE From the moment of my avowal to Rosa it seemed that the evil spirit of the dead Lord Clarenceux had assumed an ineffable dominion over me.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I knew what fear was--the most terrible of all fears--the fear of that which we cannot understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew what fear was--the most terrible of all fears--the fear of that which we cannot understand.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I knew what fear was--the most terrible of all fears--the fear of that which we cannot understand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I knew what fear was--the most terrible of all fears--the fear of that which we cannot understand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
which person or people
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I may only say that I felt I had suddenly become the subject of a tyrant who would punish me if I persisted in any course of conduct to which he objected.
