used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
in addition
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
anguishedadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
cause to be bored
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
divisible by two
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
flinchingverbUS /ˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
the force of workers available
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
and nothing more
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
an amount of time
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
Redmond
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From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
Star'snounUS /stɑːrz/
possessive form of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Paul Mitchell, his friend and partner, was not quite as resolute in bearing these inflicted sufferings.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading Each new trend these tortures were taking seemed but to increase his anger and resentment toward the Indian maiden.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
a Caucasian
From this reading “The days and nights that followed were a period of torment, not only to the white men, but to Lone Star also as a result of her open display of pity for them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “John Redmond bore these tortures without flinching, even daring to smile between times upon Lone Star’s anguished face, as if to reassure her that it was nothing.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading She was forced daily to witness certain forms of torture inflicted upon the prisoners.
