used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
(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 How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
cannot
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From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
dearly loved
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
well in the past; former
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
Fanny's
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From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
fullnessnounUS /ˈfʊlnəs/
completeness over a broad scope
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
god-like
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From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
heart-rending
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From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
the state of being honored
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
How
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From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
not any; not one
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
Spaw
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From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
SUTTON
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From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
WARLEY
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From this reading Lady MARY SUTTON, at the German Spaw, to Miss WARLEY, in England.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
which person or people
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Perhaps she may be permitted to look down: if so, will she smile on those that grieve at her entering into the fullness of joy?--Here a sudden death cannot be called dreadful.
WipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Did she not merit rewards too great for this world to bestow?--Could the world repay her innocence, her piety, her resignation?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How distressing, how heart-rending, is my dear Fanny's mournful detail!--It lies before me; I weep over it!--I weep not for the departed saint: no; it is for you, myself, for all who have experienced her god-like virtues!--Was she not an honour to her sex?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wipe away, my best love, the mark of sorrow from your cheek.
