Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

the state of being absent

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

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From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading The sharpness and bitterness of her trouble were dulled, and her brain was confused.

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From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

a youthful male person

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading The sharpness and bitterness of her trouble were dulled, and her brain was confused.

lacking funds

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

put or send forth

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

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From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The sharpness and bitterness of her trouble were dulled, and her brain was confused.

in a confused manner

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

with awareness

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

half asleep

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure

From this reading The sharpness and bitterness of her trouble were dulled, and her brain was confused.

one or the other of two

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

divisible by two

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

in a fretful manner

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

death of a person

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

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From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

possessive form of “holland” — a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

a relaxed comfortable feeling

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

a particular point in time

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

easily agitated

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

past form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading The sharpness and bitterness of her trouble were dulled, and her brain was confused.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

closely encircling

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The sharpness and bitterness of her trouble were dulled, and her brain was confused.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was a continual vague sense of misery in her lot, which she had not strength enough to cast off; but at this moment she was not consciously mourning either for her lost little one or for the absence of her husband and boy.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The sharpness and bitterness of her trouble were dulled, and her brain was confused.

at the time that

From this reading She started almost fretfully when Ann Holland's voice broke in upon her drowsy languor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A BABY'S GRAVE Sophy Chantrey had strayed absently down to the churchyard in one of those fits of restlessness and nervous despondency which made it impossible to her to remain in the overcrowded rooms of Bolton Villa or in the trim flower-garden surrounding it.