used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
AdvancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Advancing with her left hand, she half-opened the door of the closet with her right.
anew
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
(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 Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
see with attention
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Advancing with her left hand, she half-opened the door of the closet with her right.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
with resolute determination
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
FLORAnounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading THE MANUSCRIPT--FLORA FRANCATELLI.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
FRANCATELLI
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From this reading THE MANUSCRIPT--FLORA FRANCATELLI.
frightfullyadverbUS /ˈfraɪtfəli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
half-opened
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From this reading Advancing with her left hand, she half-opened the door of the closet with her right.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
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 Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Advancing with her left hand, she half-opened the door of the closet with her right.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
MANUSCRIPTnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading THE MANUSCRIPT--FLORA FRANCATELLI.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
absolutely essential
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
Nisida's
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From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Advancing with her left hand, she half-opened the door of the closet with her right.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
orbs
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From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Advancing with her left hand, she half-opened the door of the closet with her right.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANUSCRIPT--FLORA FRANCATELLI.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And now again her cheeks were deadly pale; but the light that burned in her eyes was brilliant in the extreme.
at the time that
From this reading Nisida's hand trembled not as she placed the key in the lock; but when it turned, and she knew that in another instant she might open that door if she chose, she compressed her lips firmly together--she called all her courage to her aid--for she seemed to imagine that it was necessary to prepare herself to behold something frightfully appalling.
a Caucasian
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading White as was her countenance, her large black orbs appeared to shine--to glow--to burn, as if with a violent fever.
