used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I weighed, with scrupulous attention, every circumstance that might influence my decision.
bank-bills
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From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading I weighed, with scrupulous attention, every circumstance that might influence my decision.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
carefully weighed
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I weighed, with scrupulous attention, every circumstance that might influence my decision.
psychological suffering
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I weighed, with scrupulous attention, every circumstance that might influence my decision.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
indigentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I weighed, with scrupulous attention, every circumstance that might influence my decision.
set down according to a plan
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I weighed, with scrupulous attention, every circumstance that might influence my decision.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
on one occasion
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
perturbedadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading My thoughts were restless and perturbed.
pestilencenounUS /ˈpestələns/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
precludedverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪd/
past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
worried and uneasy
From this reading My thoughts were restless and perturbed.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading I weighed, with scrupulous attention, every circumstance that might influence my decision.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I weighed, with scrupulous attention, every circumstance that might influence my decision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My thoughts were restless and perturbed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
up to a particular time
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
not known
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading I weighed, with scrupulous attention, every circumstance that might influence my decision.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My thoughts were restless and perturbed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was once more busy in reflecting on the conduct which I ought to pursue with regard to the bank-bills.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could not conceive any more beneficial application of this property than to the service of the indigent, at this season of multiplied distress; but I considered that, if my death were unknown, the house would not be opened or examined till the pestilence had ceased, and the benefits of this application would thus be partly or wholly precluded.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading I laid myself on the bed and wrapped my limbs in the folds of the carpet.
