used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
(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 Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
having the place or position changed
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
Eirene
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From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
emissarynounUS /ˈeməseri/
someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
how
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From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
of great significance or value
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
engage in
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
Maurice
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From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
not one, and not any
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
optimisticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
determined
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
ScythiannounUS /ˈsɪθiən/
a member of the ancient nomadic people inhabiting Scythia
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
accept gladly
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was unfair, she owned, to receive her confidence and give her none in return, but the risks were too great.
at the time that
From this reading And, on the other hand, she might refuse to believe it, and in her pique insist on acting alone, when common action on the part of the three was indispensable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was oppressed by the conviction that she ought to confide in Eirene, while at the same time she was resolved to do nothing of the kind.
windlassnounUS /ˈwɪndləs/
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Eirene might welcome the disclosure, since it would bridge the infinite gulf she must believe to exist between herself and Maurice, but it might make her all the more determined to sacrifice herself, if she realised how important it was that he should not remain in Scythian hands.
Zoe
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From this reading In spite of her optimistic view of the situation, Zoe passed a disturbed night, which the shouts and the persistent creaking of the windlass announcing the arrival of the Scythian emissary did not tend to soothe.
