AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
from appearances alone
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
Chilian
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From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
set up or found
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
SKULLnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading THE SKULL.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
in the near future
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
in a strange manner
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SKULL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading At first, knowing the tenderness of his feelings, I attributed this extraordinary manifestation of interest to grief and pity for the unhappy fate of the beautiful Chilian; but I soon found that it proceeded from another and very different cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several times it was apparently with the utmost difficulty he could refrain from relieving himself of something that produced an unusual effect upon his mind.
at the time that
From this reading Especially when it came to the death of the unfortunate Scotchman, I thought I noticed that he was intensely excited.
which person or people
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading During the recital of this tragical narrative, Abraham, who had listened to every word with intense interest, became strangely agitated.
