used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
agonisingadjective
extremely painful
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
Alizon
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From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
eagerly desirous
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading For the first time remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The whole of her dark career passed in review before her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The whole of her dark career passed in review before her.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading For the first time remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed.
compunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading For the first time remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The whole of her dark career passed in review before her.
Demdike
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From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
Eblisnoun
(Islam) the principal evil jinni in Islamic mythology
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading For the first time remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed.
fabledadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbəld/
celebrated in fable or legend
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For the first time remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
brought together in one place
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
Malkin
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From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
NutternounUS /ˈnʌtər/
a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The whole of her dark career passed in review before her.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
the act of punishing
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading For the first time remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading The whole of her dark career passed in review before her.
Richard
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From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
self-communion
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From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole of her dark career passed in review before her.
