used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A REUNION OF VERY DEAR OLD FRIENDS.
in actual fact
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
(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 So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
brain-fever
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From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
dearly loved
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A REUNION OF VERY DEAR OLD FRIENDS.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
fatallyadverbUS /ˈfeɪtəli/
with fatal consequences or implications
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A REUNION OF VERY DEAR OLD FRIENDS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
Katie
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From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
used to form the superlative
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
not any; not one
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
not one, and not any
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A REUNION OF VERY DEAR OLD FRIENDS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A REUNION OF VERY DEAR OLD FRIENDS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
others
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From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
by chance
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
prostrated
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From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A REUNION OF VERY DEAR OLD FRIENDS.
Identical; not different.
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
express in words
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A REUNION OF VERY DEAR OLD FRIENDS.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
the act of testing something
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading No one can say that Katie had not been very severely tried, and had not passed through a most distressing ordeal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Apart from the long trial of mind which had preceded that eventful morning, the circumstances of the final scene were enough to shake up stronger nerves than those of Katie.
precisely as stated
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A REUNION OF VERY DEAR OLD FRIENDS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So completely was she prostrated, that under any other circumstances nothing could have saved her from a fit of sickness, which might possibly have resulted in brain-fever and terminated fatally, for all I know; but fortunately, under these actually existing circumstances, she was spared all this.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A REUNION OF VERY DEAR OLD FRIENDS.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Brooke and Talbot were thus conversing, others were indulging in the same pursuit, and none to better purpose than Harry and Katie.
