used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
react verbally
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "He is your friend--your anxious friend.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
Cornelia
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From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
an opposing military force
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "He is your friend--your anxious friend.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
of the present time and place
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is your friend--your anxious friend.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
on the contrary
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
refrain from harming
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An immediate apprehension that he was a prisoner, shot through the mind of the Duke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No," answered Cornelia, astonished at the suspicion; or, rather, gazing on him with renewed anxiety, for fear his delirium was returning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I am then in the house of an enemy!" cried he, starting on his arm; "and your benevolence, Madam, would spare me the truth!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your present critical state," replied she, "does not permit me to answer you that question."
