agonizedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzd/
expressing pain or agony
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the Wounded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
eagerly desirous
From this reading Lord Wrexham's face grew anxious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
on or to one side
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
cannot
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From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
drawing-room
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From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lord Wrexham's face grew anxious.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
the act of departing
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Lord Wrexham's face grew anxious.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
Isabel
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From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
immediately past
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
held up in the air
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Wrexham's face grew anxious.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
engage in
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
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 There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the Wounded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know what it is; you caught cold last night, and you fear you are going to be ill.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
which person or people
From this reading There were many who strove in the battle of life, Who shared in the struggle and joined in the strife And fought to their uttermost breath; But some stood aside while the battle rolled by, And lifted to heaven an agonized cry-- "We are wounded," they said, "to the death!"
people who are wounded
From this reading Among the Wounded.
Wrexham
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From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
Wrexham's
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From this reading Lord Wrexham's face grew anxious.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wrexham," said Isabel to her lover the next day, as they were sitting in the drawing-room in Prince's Gate, "I am going to make you unhappy, but I cannot help it."
