AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FATHER'S GRIEFS.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her organization was always very delicate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She continued to improve, but slowly.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading She continued to improve, but slowly.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Her organization was always very delicate.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A FATHER'S GRIEFS.
feeblenessnoun
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
GRIEFS
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From this reading A FATHER'S GRIEFS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her organization was always very delicate.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading She continued to improve, but slowly.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
meagrenessnoun
the quality of being meager
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Her organization was always very delicate.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She continued to improve, but slowly.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading She continued to improve, but slowly.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She continued to improve, but slowly.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Her organization was always very delicate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her organization was always very delicate.
weakenverbUS /ˈwiːkən/
lessen the strength of
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her frame was becoming thin, almost to meagreness; and this last disaster, whatever might be its cause, had contributed still more to weaken a constitution which education and nature had never prepared for much hard encounter.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading But, though I saw these proofs of feebleness--of a feebleness that might have occasioned reasonable apprehensions of premature decay, and possibly very rapid decline--there were little circumstances constantly occurring--looks shown, words spoken--which kept up the irritation of my soul, and prevented me from doing justice to her enfeebled condition.
