used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
with anger
From this reading "I won't have it!" she cried angrily.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
assented
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From this reading How could she have assented to such a disgraceful thing?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
awakensverbUS /əˈweɪkənz/
third-person singular of “awaken” — cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could she have assented to such a disgraceful thing?
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I won't have it!" she cried angrily.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
despoticadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/
belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading How could she have assented to such a disgraceful thing?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How could she have assented to such a disgraceful thing?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
How
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From this reading How could she have assented to such a disgraceful thing?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I won't have it!" she cried angrily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
easily agitated
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
sleep-walker
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From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
make square
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How could she have assented to such a disgraceful thing?
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
confined on all sides
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
a special situation
From this reading How could she have assented to such a disgraceful thing?
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
in or at the place that
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
which person or people
From this reading She seemed to feel the terror of a sleep-walker who suddenly awakens in the midst of a square surrounded by a thousand curious, eager eyes and in her fright does not know what to do nor where to flee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the same hoarse, nervous, despotic cry that had set his hair on end with anxiety and fear that night in Rome.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The little woman looked with hatred at the naked body that radiated its pearly light from the depths of the canvas.
won't
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From this reading "I won't have it!" she cried angrily.
