used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
Andreas
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From this reading It did not seem to her possible that Andreas could be killed.
ardentlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
carefully weighed
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It did not seem to her possible that Andreas could be killed.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not seem to her possible that Andreas could be killed.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
espousedverbUS /ɪˈspaʊzd/
past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
an act that fails
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
come to pass
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem to her possible that Andreas could be killed.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It did not seem to her possible that Andreas could be killed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
Matheson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It did not seem to her possible that Andreas could be killed.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem to her possible that Andreas could be killed.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Matheson had shaken her confidence; and in reminding her that her own brother's life might be sacrificed to the cause she so ardently espoused, he had caused her enthusiasm a rude check.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That morning, in a state of physical and mental fatigue, Honor allowed her thoughts to dwell for the first time on the possibility of failure.
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading If that should happen, the triumph of their cause would prove a hollow mockery, and her mother's tragic life would end in added sadness.
uglinessnounUS /ˈʌɡlinəs/
qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had not considered the toll in human life that would be exacted: the grim ugliness of war had been lost sight of in the dazzling prospect of victory.
