used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
make calm or still
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
DENIALnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
hardeningnounUS /ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ/
abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
the act of retaining something
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
iotanounUS /ˌaɪˈoʊtə/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
Lucian
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From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
necromanticadjective
relating to or associated with necromancy
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
recurring again and again
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
refrain from harming
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
stilettonounUS /stəˈletoʊ/
a small dagger with a tapered blade
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To him this extraordinary agitation was a proof of her guilt; and hardening his heart so as not to spare her one iota of her penalty--a mercy she did not deserve--he addressed her sternly:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
Vrain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had risen to her feet, and, with an effort to be calm, was holding on to the near chair.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Her bright colour had faded to a dull white hue, and her eyes had a look of horror in their depths which transformed her from her childish beauty into a much older and more haggard woman than she really was.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A DENIAL "What do you know of the stiletto?" repeated Mrs. Vrain anxiously.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It seemed as though Lucian, by some necromantic spell, had robbed her of youth, vitality, and careless happiness.
