used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
(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 She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
Arabella
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From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
assuageverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
have
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
chasteningnoun
a rebuke for making a mistake
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
divisible by two
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
set up or found
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
in the near future
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She called to her aid all the resources of a humble and a faithful spirit.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
at the time that
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
which person or people
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She trusted in God, she resigned herself to his will, she tried to bear the chastening hand with cheerfulness; but it was in vain she did so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At first, she consoled herself with the knowledge that Seymour was safe beyond the power of the vain tyrant who kept her within those walls; but she soon found that even that consolation, when she indulged in it, produced an evil effect upon her mind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hours, days, weeks passed,--the heavy hours, days, weeks of imprisonment, without one hope coming to lighten the burden or assuage the pangs.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Never did human being, in a world of woe, strive with more patient perseverance for contentment with his lot than did poor Arabella Seymour.
