used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
abasementnoun
a low or downcast state
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
all-absorbing
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From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading THE EXPEDITION.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
the state of being honored
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
idolatrousadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɑːlətrəs/
relating to or practicing idolatry
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
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 When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
Lawrence'snounUS /ˈlɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “lawrence” — Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
meditated
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From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
Oscar'snounUS /ˈɔːskərz/
possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPEDITION.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
hard to endure
From this reading “I have been adding to my Oscar’s troubles,” she said to herself, “instead of trying to lighten his burden.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading If he has indeed made a painful sacrifice to honour and duty, shall I, by my pride and sullen gloom, show him that as regards my happiness it has been made in vain?
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shall I not gratefully accept the affection which he gives me, though it be not the all-absorbing, idolatrous love which my selfishness, my pride demands?
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mr. Lawrence’s short visit was ended, Io meditated over what she had heard with self-reproach and abasement.
