conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
a female human offspring
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
expendverbUS /ɪkˈspend/
use up, consume fully
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
Hadwin
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From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This happiness, however, was still incomplete.
hurtfuladjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrtfəl/
causing hurt
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading This happiness, however, was still incomplete.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
outweighedverbUS /aʊˈtweɪd/
past form of “outweigh” — be heavier than
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
not in physical motion
From this reading This happiness, however, was still incomplete.
survivornounUS /sərˈvaɪvər/
one who lives through affliction
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This happiness, however, was still incomplete.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
unprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These it was useless to indulge, and were outweighed by reflections on the personal security in which the survivor was now placed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The state of my feelings may be easily conceived to consist of mixed, but, on the whole, of agreeable, sensations.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The death of Hadwin and his elder daughter could not be thought upon without keen regrets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was hurtful to expend my unprofitable cares upon the dead, while there existed one to whom they could be of essential benefit, and in whose happiness they would find an ample compensation.
