aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
how long something has existed
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
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From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SORROW AND REJOICING.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
only a very short time before
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
immediately past
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
and nothing more
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
REJOICINGnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading SORROW AND REJOICING.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
Sinclair's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading SORROW AND REJOICING.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
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 Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It seemed that two lads of about the same age, strangers to each other, became inspired with the mutual desire to run away from parental authority and try their luck upon the ocean.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She looked upon the undeniable proof of her own photograph with tears of thankfulness in her eyes, while the last repentant words of her only child, brought pain too deep for utterance or demonstration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pain of death hath bitterness Too deep for man to name-- But, ah! the poignant sting of grief Accompanied with shame!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Words can hardly convey the feelings of wonder, sorrow and relief that followed each other in rapid succession through Mrs. Sinclair's mind at the old Captain's story.
