used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
astonishverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
affect with wonder
From this reading That Margaret had disappeared did not much astonish her.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading She doubted not that her sister-in-law was gone to have the first speech with David.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That Margaret had disappeared did not much astonish her.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading That Margaret had disappeared did not much astonish her.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading She doubted not that her sister-in-law was gone to have the first speech with David.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Rhoda reviewed her own knowledge of facts and prepared her own statement.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She doubted not that her sister-in-law was gone to have the first speech with David.
foretellverbUS /fɔːrˈtel/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
set up or found
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
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 The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She doubted not that her sister-in-law was gone to have the first speech with David.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That Margaret had disappeared did not much astonish her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
informernounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmər/
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Rhoda reviewed her own knowledge of facts and prepared her own statement.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
Margaret
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From this reading That Margaret had disappeared did not much astonish her.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That Margaret had disappeared did not much astonish her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
and nothing more
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Rhoda reviewed her own knowledge of facts and prepared her own statement.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Rhoda reviewed her own knowledge of facts and prepared her own statement.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading She doubted not that her sister-in-law was gone to have the first speech with David.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading She doubted not that her sister-in-law was gone to have the first speech with David.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Rhoda reviewed her own knowledge of facts and prepared her own statement.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Margaret had disappeared did not much astonish her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
push forcefully
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
vilelyadverb
in a vile manner
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day found Rhoda assured of her own action, though the result of it she could not foretell; but thus to have thrust matters upon their climax was a relief to her, and she felt only interested further to learn the extent of David’s future sufferings and her power to lessen them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She doubted not that her sister-in-law was gone to have the first speech with David.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She perceived that she herself must come vilely out of it, as a spy and informer; but she kept her intentions and object in view, and believed that, suffer as he must, David would not lose sight of her motives.
