used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
articulateverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪt/
provide with a joint
From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes rolled horribly, and seemed as if starting from their sockets.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
death of a person
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading His eyes rolled horribly, and seemed as if starting from their sockets.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
Julia
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From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
Matilda
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From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
Matilda's
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From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
reposed
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From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading His eyes rolled horribly, and seemed as if starting from their sockets.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
only a very short time before
From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
scorpionnounUS /ˈskɔːrpiən/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His eyes rolled horribly, and seemed as if starting from their sockets.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
socketsnounUS /ˈsɑːkəts/
plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading His eyes rolled horribly, and seemed as if starting from their sockets.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading His eyes rolled horribly, and seemed as if starting from their sockets.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His eyes rolled horribly, and seemed as if starting from their sockets.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
Verezzi
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From this reading “Is she then dead?--is Julia dead?” in accents scarcely articulate exclaimed Verezzi.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading His head reposed upon Matilda’s bosom; he started from it violently, as if stung by a scorpion, and fell upon the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
which person or people
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ah, Matilda! was it you then who destroyed her? was it by thy jealous hand that she sank to an untimely grave?
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