abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
ABDUCTIONnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading THE ABDUCTION.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mrs. Everingham passed the afternoon in Aneth’s company.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
Aneth
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From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
Aneth's
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From this reading Mrs. Everingham passed the afternoon in Aneth’s company.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Mrs. Everingham passed the afternoon in Aneth’s company.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
Everingham
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From this reading Mrs. Everingham passed the afternoon in Aneth’s company.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
a young female
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Everingham passed the afternoon in Aneth’s company.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
Kāra
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From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Everingham passed the afternoon in Aneth’s company.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
easily agitated
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
not any; not one
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mrs. Everingham passed the afternoon in Aneth’s company.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABDUCTION.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Her friend ventured one or two remarks about the folly of her promise and the absurdity of keeping it; but these so distressed Aneth, and had so little visible influence upon her decision, that Mrs. Everingham abandoned the topic and turned the conversation into more cheerful channels.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The girl was visibly nervous and excited, but made pitiful attempts to conceal her weakness.
at the time that
From this reading In no way did she allude to Kāra or to the fact that the hour had arrived when she was to consummate the sacrifice of her own happiness to maintain her grandfather’s integrity and the honor of her family’s name.
