used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCRAPE.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
(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 ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Verses and Sonnets_.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
confined by bonds
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
Clarence's
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From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
a female human offspring
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
dinner-party
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From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
remove the dust from
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
the act of departing
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
GriffithnounUS /ˈɡrɪfəθ/
United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
not any; not one
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
passion's
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From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
by chance
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
more desirable than another
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
SCRAPEverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading A SCRAPE.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
SonnetsnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪts/
plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading _Verses and Sonnets_.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
VersesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading _Verses and Sonnets_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERHAPS it was of set purpose that our dinner-party had been given before Clarence’s return.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Griffith had been expected in time for it, but he had preferred going by way of London to attend a ball given by the daughter of a barrister friend of my father’s.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
a flaw or weak point
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘Though bound with weakness’ heavy chain We in the dust of earth remain; Not all remorseful be our tears, No agony of shame or fears, Need pierce its passion’s bitter tide.’
