used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How fatuous and ineffective a rebuke from her would have been!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
(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 The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading How hollow any objection on her part would have sounded!
for the reason that
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How fatuous and ineffective a rebuke from her would have been!
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
without doubt or question
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Gertrude’s heart grew cold.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
Eleanore
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From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
fatuousadjectiveUS /ˈfætʃəwəs/
extremely silly or stupid
From this reading How fatuous and ineffective a rebuke from her would have been!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
Gertrude's
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From this reading Gertrude’s heart grew cold.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Gertrude’s heart grew cold.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How hollow any objection on her part would have sounded!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Gertrude’s heart grew cold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading How hollow any objection on her part would have sounded!
How
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From this reading How hollow any objection on her part would have sounded!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
ineffectiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading How fatuous and ineffective a rebuke from her would have been!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
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 Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
engage in
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
as might be expected
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading How hollow any objection on her part would have sounded!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How hollow any objection on her part would have sounded!
and nothing more
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading How hollow any objection on her part would have sounded!
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading How fatuous and ineffective a rebuke from her would have been!
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
self-assurancenoun
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading How hollow any objection on her part would have sounded!
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
unfalteringadjective
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her confidence in Daniel was unfaltering, but the venomous remarks made to her left her without peace of mind or body; she could not think clearly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The very fact that such things were being said about Daniel and Eleanore, and that words failed her to stop them because from the very beginning she had borne it all with the self-assurance that naturally springs from contempt for gossip, only tended to make her grief all the more bitter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How hollow any objection on her part would have sounded!
