used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
for the reason that
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
Eben
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From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
magnanimitynoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
a particular point in time
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
and nothing more
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
self-accusationnoun
an admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be
From this reading Self-pity warred with self-accusation.
Self-pitynoun
a feeling of sorrow (often self-indulgent) over your own sufferings
From this reading Self-pity warred with self-accusation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
socketsnounUS /ˈsɑːkəts/
plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
not in physical motion
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
Tollmannoun
someone employed to collect tolls
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
warred
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From this reading Self-pity warred with self-accusation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a sleepless night for every one in the house of Eben Tollman.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She could not forget that moment of ecstasy in her lover's arms nor banish her wish for its repetition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now she lay staring at the ceiling with eyes that burned in their sockets.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Conscience still felt that her long fight had ended in a total defeat and that she had been saved from worse than defeat only because her victor had risen to her plea for magnanimity.
