acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading My guardian now seemed much embittered against me, and anxious for our departure.
(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 Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
eagerly desirous
From this reading My guardian now seemed much embittered against me, and anxious for our departure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
the act of departing
From this reading My guardian now seemed much embittered against me, and anxious for our departure.
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading My guardian now seemed much embittered against me, and anxious for our departure.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading My guardian now seemed much embittered against me, and anxious for our departure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
impassionedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
the act of departing
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My guardian now seemed much embittered against me, and anxious for our departure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My guardian now seemed much embittered against me, and anxious for our departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
on one occasion
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My guardian now seemed much embittered against me, and anxious for our departure.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
reproved
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From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My guardian now seemed much embittered against me, and anxious for our departure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
doomed to extinction
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
two times
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
unperceivedadjective
not perceived or commented on
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed high time for me to cherish my mother.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He came once or twice, in my illness, to ask for and to see me; and he brought back, unperceived by any one, the weapon for which I raved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her pain at leaving the place where she had known her little all of happiness--for her childhood had been overcast with trouble--her pain was so acute and overpowering that all my deep impassioned feelings sunk reproved before it.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading But ere I was quite recovered, he wrote, requesting to see me on business in his study.
