used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading She knew all and might give the alarm.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She knew all and might give the alarm.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
eagerly desirous
From this reading On the ensuing Thursday, they felt particularly anxious.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
avowverbUS /əˈvaʊ/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
carefully weighed
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading On the ensuing Thursday, they felt particularly anxious.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On the ensuing Thursday, they felt particularly anxious.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She knew all and might give the alarm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew all and might give the alarm.
Laurent
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From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
go away from a place
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
joined in matrimony
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She knew all and might give the alarm.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
paralysed
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From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On the ensuing Thursday, they felt particularly anxious.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
Raquin
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From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew all and might give the alarm.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
express in speech
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A shock of terror alone had made the married pair speak, and avow their crime in the presence of Madame Raquin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On the ensuing Thursday, they felt particularly anxious.
Thérèse
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From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the morning, Thérèse inquired of Laurent whether he considered it prudent to leave the paralysed woman in the dining-room during the evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Neither one nor the other was cruel; they would have avoided such a revelation out of feelings of humanity, had not their own security already made it imperative on their part to maintain silence.
