used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
AMARI
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From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
another's
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From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
barbariannounUS /bɑːrˈberiən/
a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
Briton's
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From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
grudged
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From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
InitialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
mergingnounUS /ˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of joining together as one
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
not any; not one
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
others
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From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
patriciannounUS /pəˈtrɪʃən/
a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
SURGIT
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From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
unaskedadjective
uninvited
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
unbendingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈbendɪŋ/
incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
Valeria's
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From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
vindicatedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
at the time that
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was intense joy to think that she had penetrated his noble character; that she had given him her love unasked, when such a gift could alone have saved him from destruction; and that she had grudged no price at which to ransom him for herself.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a new sensation to cling to that stalwart form and acknowledge him for her lord whom others deemed a mere barbarian and a slave.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Now, though remorse was gnawing at her heart, there was such a wild delight in the Briton’s presence, such ecstasy in the consciousness of having saved him, though at the price of a hateful crime, that the pleasure kept down and stifled the pain.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading SURGIT AMARI [Initial S] She had known but few moments of happiness, that proud unbending woman, in the course of her artificial life.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was the first time in Valeria’s whole existence that she had vindicated her woman’s birthright of merging her own existence in another’s, and for the moment this engrossing consciousness completely altered the whole character and training of the patrician lady.
