used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
anew
From this reading The curtain was dropped again over the picture of woe.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
(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 “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading ANCIENT TRADITIONS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The curtain was dropped again over the picture of woe.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
yet to be or coming
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
a long fixed look
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
griefs
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From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
IonounUS /ˈaɪoʊ/
(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
Io's
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From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
as might be expected
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The curtain was dropped again over the picture of woe.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading But Io’s naturally bright and buoyant disposition did not allow her to nurse her griefs for the past and her fears for the future, as some sufferers seem to find a morbid satisfaction in doing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
TRADITIONSnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading ANCIENT TRADITIONS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
which person or people
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Io had been obliged in her interview with a medical adviser to give a detailed account of occurrences which had caused her the keenest pain; she had had to draw back a curtain to reveal a picture of the past on which it was agony to gaze.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading The curtain was dropped again over the picture of woe.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Let the past be――as far as possible――forgotten; and for the future,” thus mused Io, “is there not a pitying Father who hath promised that all things shall work together for good to them that love Him?
