used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed that Doctor Ludington was her clandestine lover.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
make calm or still
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
clandestineadjectiveUS /klænˈdestɪn/
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
From this reading He believed that Doctor Ludington was her clandestine lover.
clashedverbUS /klæʃt/
past form of “clash” — crash together with violent impact
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He believed that Doctor Ludington was her clandestine lover.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
emptiesnounUS /ˈemptiz/
plural of “empty” — a container that has been emptied
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
Eva
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed that Doctor Ludington was her clandestine lover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He believed that Doctor Ludington was her clandestine lover.
Ludington
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From this reading He believed that Doctor Ludington was her clandestine lover.
the force of workers available
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
subject to death
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE WORLD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
self-defensenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
Somerville
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From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
Terry'snounUS /ˈteriz/
possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Instantly, and with a moan of despair, she comprehended Terry’s fatal mistake that had driven him into murderous frenzy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE WORLD.
thunderousadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərəs/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
VERDICTnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE WORLD.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like a bolt of lightning from a summer sky came that terrible hour into the hitherto calm existence of Eva Somerville--an hour that was destined to change the whole current of her life, as a little rippling brook, singing along in sunshine and shadow, between green, flowery banks, suddenly empties into a wide, tumultuous torrent, rushing on with irresistible force and thunderous noise to some mighty falls.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Little Eva, half dazed by the strangeness of the night’s events, and horrified by her cousin’s sudden entrance and frenzied accusations against her honor, had crouched down among her pillows in an agony of alarm, unable to utter a word in self-defense until the two men clashed in mortal combat, and the crash of the discharged revolver, filling the room with blue smoke, assured her that murder was being done.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE WORLD.
