used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
(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 "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Yet for the moment he was alone, a thing unusual in that crowded house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
have
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
bless'd
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From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
CelandinenounUS /ˈseləndaɪn/
North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
chastenedverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsənd/
past form of “chasten” — censure severely
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Yet for the moment he was alone, a thing unusual in that crowded house.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
at any time
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
Grayson
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From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet for the moment he was alone, a thing unusual in that crowded house.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yet for the moment he was alone, a thing unusual in that crowded house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
inmostadjective
being deepest within the self
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
immediately past
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
held up in the air
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/
comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
a particular point in time
From this reading Yet for the moment he was alone, a thing unusual in that crowded house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
press'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
Shushan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
not in physical motion
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
in or at that place or location
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
a special situation
From this reading Yet for the moment he was alone, a thing unusual in that crowded house.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
UNDONEadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Yet for the moment he was alone, a thing unusual in that crowded house.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet for the moment he was alone, a thing unusual in that crowded house.
showing sorrow
From this reading His heart was filled with a sense of unspeakable rest;--and, after rest, came thankfulness;--and with thankfulness a fresh burst of weeping, his tears growing ever gentler, ever softer and more full of healing.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It looked as if it had had many occupants since, and as if some of them were still in possession.
in or at the place that
From this reading John Grayson had been directed by Miss Celandine to go to the parlour where Shushan had bidden him farewell, and to wait for her there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "GOD SATISFIED AND EARTH UNDONE" "And if with milder anguish now I bear To think of thee in thy forsaken rest; If from my heart be lifted the despair, The sharp remorse with healing influence press'd, It is that Thou the sacrifice hast bless'd, And filled my spirit, in its inmost cell With a deep, chastened sense that all at last is well."
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet for the moment he was alone, a thing unusual in that crowded house.