used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
abodes
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From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
accentuateverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪt/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
anew
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
beneficencenounUS /bəˈnefəsəns/
doing good; feeling beneficent
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading "Did he leave his card?"
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
CypriannounUS /ˈsɪpriən/
a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did he leave his card?"
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
dreariest
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From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
Hammond
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From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
go away from a place
From this reading "Did he leave his card?"
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
Moorfields
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From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
slumnounUS /slʌm/
a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
squalornounUS /ˈskwɑːlər/
sordid dirtiness
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
a state of acute pain
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Father Cyprian Hammond returned to his comfortable rooms in the north-west region one rainy autumn evening after a long day in the dreariest abodes of East London.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
two times
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
someone who visits
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
which person or people
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He was almost worn out by the bodily fatigue of tramping those dismal streets with one of his friends and allies, a priest from the Cathedral at Moorfields; and by the mental strain that comes from facing the inscrutable problem of human suffering--the mystery of sorrow and pain, inevitable, unceasing, beyond man's power to help or cure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He sank into his armchair, with a sigh of relief, and was sorry to hear of a visitor, who had called twice that afternoon and would call again after nine o'clock.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had visited the poor in great hospitals where every detail testified to the beneficence of the rich; yet he knew that the comfort and cleanliness of the hospital must needs accentuate the dirt and squalor of the slum to which the patient must return.
