used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
in addition
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
extreme mental distress
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The sense of pressure, or rather of disruption, became intolerable.
betrayernoun
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
disruptionnounUS /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The sense of pressure, or rather of disruption, became intolerable.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The sense of pressure, or rather of disruption, became intolerable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
Isabel
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From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
Isabel's
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From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
PhilosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The sense of pressure, or rather of disruption, became intolerable.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
on the contrary
From this reading The sense of pressure, or rather of disruption, became intolerable.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The sense of pressure, or rather of disruption, became intolerable.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
express in words
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading A STATION OF THE CROSS Philosophers tell us that the value of existence lies not in the objects perceived, but in the powers of perception.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Isabel's soul was tender above most souls; and the powers of feeling pain and of sustaining it were also respectively both acute and strong.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Thus the conflict of Isabel during those past autumn and winter months was no less august than the pain of the priest on the rack, or the struggle of his innocent betrayer to rescue him, or the misery of Lady Maxwell over the sorrows that came to her in such different ways through her two sons.
worshippernoun
a person who has religious faith
From this reading The tragedy of a child over a broken doll is not less poignant than the anguish of a worshipper over a broken idol, or of a king over a ruined realm.
