used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DARKENED MIND.
(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 She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
characterised
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From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading "Let me see her," she said, in a choking voice.
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 Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
DARKENEDadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading A DARKENED MIND.
a special loved one
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
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From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
a young female
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me see her," she said, in a choking voice.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
held dear
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me see her," she said, in a choking voice.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A DARKENED MIND.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let me see her," she said, in a choking voice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let me see her," she said, in a choking voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Catherine King heard of Mary's illness, she hurried to the hospital in her great anxiety.
a shaky motion
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
under normal conditions
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Let me see her," she said, in a choking voice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She loved the girl with the intensity which characterised all her passions--loved her far more dearly than her own life and happiness--almost as much as she loved the "cause" itself.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Pale and trembling with fear for her darling, the usually cold, stern woman appeared before Dr. Duncan.
