used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Please be seated, Mr.--Mr. Converse," she finally said, her voice tense with controlled passion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
of short duration or distance
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
condescendingadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading "Please be seated, Mr.--Mr. Converse," she finally said, her voice tense with controlled passion.
ConverseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "Please be seated, Mr.--Mr. Converse," she finally said, her voice tense with controlled passion.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
inflexiblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbli/
in an inflexible manner
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
for more time
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
engage in
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Such was the potency of a name.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "Please be seated, Mr.--Mr. Converse," she finally said, her voice tense with controlled passion.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Please be seated, Mr.--Mr. Converse," she finally said, her voice tense with controlled passion.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
potencynounUS /ˈpoʊtənsi/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Such was the potency of a name.
in the near future
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Please be seated, Mr.--Mr. Converse," she finally said, her voice tense with controlled passion.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Please be seated, Mr.--Mr. Converse," she finally said, her voice tense with controlled passion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the potency of a name.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
possessing sweep
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading "Please be seated, Mr.--Mr. Converse," she finally said, her voice tense with controlled passion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
unyieldingadjectiveUS /əˈnjiːldɪŋ/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
precisely as stated
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
in or at the place that
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there was this immense difference:--where her attitude had been condescending and inflexibly hostile, it now conveyed a subtle suggestion of surrender, by recognizing some tremendous advantage which this man seemed to possess; she was no longer hard and unyielding, but ready to comply with any demands he might make; and he knew that every obstacle which served to seal her lips had been swept away as by a breath.
which person or people
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as the brief emotional outburst had exhausted itself her admirable poise and self-possession returned, and with it all the frigid reserve, the air of aloofness and apparent unconcern.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT The woman who presently turned to Mr. Converse was a very different woman from the one who had met him but a few minutes previously.
