used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Was it an honest appeal or was it a trap?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
Commines
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From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
contritionnounUS /kənˈtrɪʃən/
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
divisible by two
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
a young female
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Was it an honest appeal or was it a trap?
the state of being honored
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
how
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From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it an honest appeal or was it a trap?
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
Mothe's
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From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was it an honest appeal or was it a trap?
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
PROPHETnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
stiffenverbUS /ˈstɪfən/
become stiff or stiffer
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Was it an honest appeal or was it a trap?
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Better even than the girl he understood how great was the issue Commines played for in his effort to move her from her silence.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What his hopes were he did not dare admit, though the foundations of his faith were never shaken.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR At the appeal La Mothe's grip upon the chair grew more tense, and his hand so shook that the whole chair was shaken as he felt the girl stiffen against his knuckles.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would the love of a father accept a hinted repentance, a veiled regret as sufficient? or did Commines, astute and unscrupulous in his master's service, invite a contrition that he might triumphantly declare, Here is proof?
