a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
(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 But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
AsylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
have
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the widow Thimbleby's evidence, given with many tears, went to prove that.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
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 Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
preacher'snounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
possessive form of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Even the widow Thimbleby's evidence, given with many tears, went to prove that.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Even the widow Thimbleby's evidence, given with many tears, went to prove that.
TestimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Testimony was, moreover, given by many persons showing that the preacher's mind had long been disordered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
Thimbleby's
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From this reading Even the widow Thimbleby's evidence, given with many tears, went to prove that.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even the widow Thimbleby's evidence, given with many tears, went to prove that.
which person or people
From this reading The next day medical evidence was forthcoming as to the insanity of David Powell, who had been removed to the County Asylum.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Even the widow Thimbleby's evidence, given with many tears, went to prove that.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even the widow Thimbleby's evidence, given with many tears, went to prove that.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading But she tried with all her might to bear witness to his goodness, and clung loyally to her loving admiration for his character.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "He may not be quite in his right senses for matters of this world," sobbed the poor woman, "and he has been sorely tormented by taking up with these doctrines of election.
