used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
matters of personal concern
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
BenightedadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
overtaken by night or darkness
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
rid of obstructions
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
dormantadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːrmənt/
in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
any strong feeling
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
at any time
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
the organ of sight
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
mid-day
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From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
Mildred's
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From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading MILTON.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
on one occasion
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
Pendarrel
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From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
be seated
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
Trevethlan
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From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
precisely as stated
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Extremely startled was Mrs. Pendarrel by the appearance of the orphans of Trevethlan at the opera.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Domestic affairs had temporarily diverted her suspicions respecting them, and her intentions were in a manner dormant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
at the time that
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun: Himself is his own dungeon."
an affirmative
From this reading Great, therefore, was her surprise, when following a glance of Mildred's in which she detected some slight emotion, her own eye fell upon a face, like, yes the very image of Henry Trevethlan: the very image of what he was that fatal day, when her hasty and haughty speech drove him from her presence, for once and for ever.
