used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
AcquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
Amazonian
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From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
have
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
put or send forth
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
CortesnounUS /ˌkɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
crimsoned
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From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
dearly loved
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
the organ of sight
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
intense and profound fear
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
Juan
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From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
knavenounUS /neɪv/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
immediately past
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
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 Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
MagdalenanounUS /ˌmæɡdəˈliːnə/
a river that rises in the Andes mountains in southwestern Colombia and flows generally northward to empty into the Caribbean Sea at Barranquilla
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
a particular point in time
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
on one occasion
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
preservernounUS /priˈzɜːrvər/
a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
saddenedverbUS /ˈsædənd/
past form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
that is looked for
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Juan stood, for a moment, confounded in the presence of his preserver; and Magdalena, gradually exchanging her fierce expression for one more becoming her sex, appeared at last, as he had seen her before, pale, saddened, and subdued.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
undissembled
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From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
Villafana
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From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Acquaint him from me--Nay, bear it not from _me_; for I will not seem as if I sought to purchase my life with the confession--Acquaint him that a dreadful conspiracy, headed by the knave Villafana, is about to burst upon his head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she sank into this softened temper, her eye fell upon the crimsoned blade; and it was curious to see with what feminine horror, disgust, and shame, she cast it from her, and to contrast this display of undissembled feelings with her late Amazonian bearing and act.
but in spite of that
From this reading Haste now and protect that of Cortes: for, be it dear to thee or not, yet it is not fitting he should be left to the knife of an assassin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Magdalena," said Juan, a thousand emotions at once contending in his bosom, "you have saved my life.
