used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
(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 THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
for the reason that
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was glad her mother did not know.
disparitynounUS /dɪˈsperəti/
inequality or difference in some respect
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
EAGLE'SnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
EYRIEnounUS /ˈeri/
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was glad her mother did not know.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
a single distinct event
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
keyedadjectiveUS /kiːd/
fitted with or secured by a key
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was glad her mother did not know.
held up in the air
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
a particular point in time
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was glad her mother did not know.
not any; not one
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was glad her mother did not know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
by chance
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
pulsingnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪŋ/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
have in common
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
possessing sweep
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYRIE So she had gone on her knees to him after all--or almost!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And she hoped that he did not feel the pulsing of the blood in her fingers, as he took her hand and lifted her to her feet.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading There was shame in this tempest that swept through her veins, because he did not share it; for to her, though this meeting was an epoch, to him it was no more than a trivial incident.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was glad her mother did not know.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
a late time of life
From this reading She would have keyed his emotions to hers, if she could, but since she had had years of preparation, he a single moment, perhaps she might have been consoled for the disparity, could she have read his eyes.
