used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is impossible to give a lucid interpretation of her tortured feelings.
anew
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
move towards
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
the first light of day
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning Margaret rose early.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It is impossible to give a lucid interpretation of her tortured feelings.
Freddy
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From this reading She must and would keep her promise to Freddy.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is impossible to give a lucid interpretation of her tortured feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
the state of being honored
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to give a lucid interpretation of her tortured feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading It is impossible to give a lucid interpretation of her tortured feelings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to give a lucid interpretation of her tortured feelings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She must and would keep her promise to Freddy.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
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 During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
lucidadjectiveUS /ˈluːsəd/
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
From this reading It is impossible to give a lucid interpretation of her tortured feelings.
Margaret
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From this reading The next morning Margaret rose early.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Margaret rose early.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must and would keep her promise to Freddy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Margaret rose early.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
not any; not one
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She must and would keep her promise to Freddy.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The next morning Margaret rose early.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
not in physical motion
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Margaret rose early.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading It is impossible to give a lucid interpretation of her tortured feelings.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During her long and sleepless night she had reviewed her position over and over again; there seemed to be no way out of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She must and would keep her promise to Freddy.
people who are wounded
From this reading In her practical, reasoning mind her thoughts were black and suspicious; her heart was full of doubts, anger, wounded pride; while in the background, still shining like the dim light on the horizon at the approach of dawn, was her unconquerable belief in her lover's honour.
