used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Kenneth was safe, that was all she wanted to know.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nothing more had been heard from him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Nothing more had been heard from him.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing more had been heard from him.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth was safe, that was all she wanted to know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Kenneth was safe, that was all she wanted to know.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing more had been heard from him.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing more had been heard from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Kenneth was safe, that was all she wanted to know.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kenneth was safe, that was all she wanted to know.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kenneth was safe, that was all she wanted to know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading The house of mourning had suddenly become transformed into a house of joy.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Kenneth was safe, that was all she wanted to know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the deepest abyss of hopeless despair Helen, during the next few days, was raised to the highest pinnacle of human felicity.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he had succeeded or not in saving the diamonds she did not know or care.
