used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
anew
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading She might have to wait for days and days, with a double anxiety urging her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
any thing at all
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She might have to wait for days and days, with a double anxiety urging her.
the act of departing
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
increase twofold
From this reading She might have to wait for days and days, with a double anxiety urging her.
divisible by two
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
Fermitage
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From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She might have to wait for days and days, with a double anxiety urging her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
marrownounUS /ˈmeroʊ/
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might have to wait for days and days, with a double anxiety urging her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
NIGHTINGALES
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From this reading NIGHTINGALES.
not any; not one
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
an amount of time
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
a special situation
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She might have to wait for days and days, with a double anxiety urging her.
hard to endure
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She knew that she could have no more particulars until he came back again; for Sharp had even less faith in the post than the post of that period deserved.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading She might have to wait for days and days, with a double anxiety urging her.
precisely as stated
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She might have to wait for days and days, with a double anxiety urging her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This sudden departure of Mr. Luke Sharp, in the very marrow of his story, left his good wife in a trying and altogether discontented state of mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She might have to wait for days and days, with a double anxiety urging her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the first place, although she felt nothing but pity for poor old Mrs. Fermitage, and would have been really sorry to hear of anything likely to vex her, she could not help being desirous to know if there were any danger of a thing so sad.
