used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
anew
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
lacking funds
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
cannot
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at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
Eva
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From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
set up or found
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
come to pass
From this reading What would happen if I refused?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What would happen if I refused?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What would happen if I refused?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
novitiatenoun
the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
on the contrary
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
ratifyverbUS /ˈrætəfaɪ/
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading What would happen if I refused?
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
unfaithfuladjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪθfəl/
not true to duty or obligation or promises
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Eva suddenly sat up, a bright light shining in her eyes, her mouth taking an expression of almost grim determination.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading "They cannot force me to ratify my vows at the close of my novitiate!
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
showing sorrow
From this reading Again the passionate sobs broke forth; and there was a sound as of anger and fierce resolve in that weeping, rather than of mere helpless despair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would happen if I refused?
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
which person or people
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading What are the tales that are whispered within these walls of nuns who have been found unfaithful--as they are pleased to term it?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would happen if I refused?
