used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
anew
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness to leave you without an inkling of where he is?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
completely unclothed
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
Fleda
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From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
brought together in one place
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
gayety
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From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
Gereth
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From this reading Mrs. Gereth inquired at last.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness to leave you without an inkling of where he is?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness to leave you without an inkling of where he is?"
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Mrs. Gereth inquired at last.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
immediately past
From this reading Mrs. Gereth inquired at last.
go away from a place
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness to leave you without an inkling of where he is?"
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Gereth inquired at last.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness to leave you without an inkling of where he is?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This attempt at gayety was futile; the silence with which, for a minute, her adversary greeted her troubled plea brought home to her afresh that she was on the bare defensive.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness to leave you without an inkling of where he is?"
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading She rose again from where Fleda had kept her down; she seemed to tower there in the majesty of her gathered wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is it a part of his kindness never to come near you?"
