used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
(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 ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
give a benediction to
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
ELLEN
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From this reading ELLEN.
Emmeline
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From this reading So was it with poor Emmeline!
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
at any time
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
hallowedadjectiveUS /ˈhæloʊd/
worthy of religious veneration
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
not any; not one
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
nuptialadjectiveUS /ˈnʌptʃəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading So was it with poor Emmeline!
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
cut with a saw
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So was it with poor Emmeline!
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She who had never known a sorrow—she who had looked to her future life as to one scene of bright enjoyment, on a sudden saw the picture changed, and beheld nothing but trials, disappointment, mortification, and sorrow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My husband! no not mine—but we were wedded; This ring was here in hallowed nuptial placed; A priest did bless it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
which person or people
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So was it with poor Emmeline!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ALL those who have had trials in this world—and who has not?—must know that there are moments in our life during which we seem to live centuries! and that a few hours sometimes are sufficient to rouse, influence, and form a character for ever.
