used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
exhale hard
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
Britz
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From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he remained firm.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
contractionnounUS /kənˈtrækʃən/
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
entreatinglyadverb
in a beseeching manner
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading But he remained firm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
held up in the air
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
in the near future
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But he remained firm.
the act of searching for something
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
have in common
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading She looked entreatingly from the detective to the lawyer, as if seeking some explanation of this new and entirely unexpected blow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently she lifted her face to his in a look of silent protest, and he felt a stinging sense of shame at the shabby part he was compelled to play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Britz, noting the helpless bewilderment of the woman, experienced a painful contraction of heart, as if it were ordained that he must share the suffering which he had inflicted on her.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading On hearing the ominous word, arrest, Mrs. Collins trembled and grew cold.
