used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
(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 It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The whole expression of her face changed.
Comtesse
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From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
divisible by two
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The whole expression of her face changed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The whole expression of her face changed.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
FoolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Fools!" she snarled.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The whole expression of her face changed.
Hermine
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From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
the sound of laughing
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
not any; not one
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
PENALTYnounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
the act of punishing
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave a cry of fierce delight, followed by an outburst of laughter.
snarledadjectiveUS /ˈsnɑːrəld/
tangled in knots or snarls
From this reading "Fools!" she snarled.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading It denoted no more anxiety, no more of that tension indicating a groping and bewildered mind, nothing but insolence, assurance, scorn and intense pride.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
vibrationnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/
the act of vibrating
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEATH PENALTY--AND A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The Comtesse Hermine started up triumphantly; and this movement of hers was even more dramatic than the inexplicable vibration of that electric bell.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole expression of her face changed.
