used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
companion's
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From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
dispiritedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/
marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
take in liquids
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
Esca's
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From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
divisible by two
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
at any time
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
set up or found
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
how
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From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
InitialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
Mariamne
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From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
an old word for “no”
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
an amount of time
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
redressnounUS /rɪˈdres/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
only a very short time before
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
Spado
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From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It pleased her to think of the favourable impression made on her father and his brother by their guest; and the earthen pitcher, from which she gave the latter to drink, assumed a new and unaccountable value in her eyes.
VEILEDadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She remembered every step of her subsequent walk home, and every syllable of their conversation in that hasty and agitated progress; nay, every look and gesture of her companion’s and of her own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that she acknowledged, even to herself, the necessity of Esca’s presence, nor that she was indeed aware how much it had influenced her thoughts and actions ever since she had known him—a period that seemed now of indefinite length.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A VEILED HEART [Initial F] For three whole days Mariamne had not set eyes on the Briton, so she felt listless and dispirited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She found herself perpetually recalling the origin and growth of their acquaintance; she dwelt with a strange pleasure on the gross insult offered her by Spado, which scarce seemed an agreeable subject of contemplation; nor, be sure, did she forget its prompt and satisfactory redress.
