used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “CLOSER AND CLOSER SWAM THE THUNDER-CLOUD.”
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There must be no more quarrels, he told himself.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
the act of burning something
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading “CLOSER AND CLOSER SWAM THE THUNDER-CLOUD.”
power to direct or determine
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
divisible by two
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
goadverbUS /ɡoʊd/
give heart or courage to
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Vansittart took a high hand with the woman he loved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vansittart took a high hand with the woman he loved.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Vansittart took a high hand with the woman he loved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There must be no more quarrels, he told himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
held dear
From this reading Vansittart took a high hand with the woman he loved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There must be no more quarrels, he told himself.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There must be no more quarrels, he told himself.
not any; not one
From this reading There must be no more quarrels, he told himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
and nothing more
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
profiteth
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From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading There must be no more quarrels, he told himself.
questioningsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋz/
plural of “questioning” — a request for information
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
not in physical motion
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
SWAMverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading “CLOSER AND CLOSER SWAM THE THUNDER-CLOUD.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “CLOSER AND CLOSER SWAM THE THUNDER-CLOUD.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There must be no more quarrels, he told himself.
THUNDER-CLOUD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “CLOSER AND CLOSER SWAM THE THUNDER-CLOUD.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There must be no more quarrels, he told himself.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Vansittart took a high hand with the woman he loved.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
unconvincedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/
lacking conviction
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
Vansittart
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From this reading Vansittart took a high hand with the woman he loved.
precisely as stated
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could not control his tongue even in his own interests, if she were to goad him any further.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eve was very sorry for her husband after that tragical scene in the study; but what profiteth a jealous wife’s sorrow if she is unconvinced; if heart and brain are still racked with doubts and angry questionings, while her calmness, her submission are only on the surface, the subterranean fires still burning?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Vansittart took a high hand with the woman he loved.
