used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The countess sat erect and motionless by her son's head.
extreme mental distress
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The countess sat erect and motionless by her son's head.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The countess sat erect and motionless by her son's head.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading The countess sat erect and motionless by her son's head.
divisible by two
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE MANTUA-MAKER'S GUESTS.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The countess sat erect and motionless by her son's head.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The countess sat erect and motionless by her son's head.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
MANTUA-MAKER'S
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From this reading THE MANTUA-MAKER'S GUESTS.
Maurice
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From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
not in physical motion
From this reading The countess sat erect and motionless by her son's head.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
preyedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The countess sat erect and motionless by her son's head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The countess sat erect and motionless by her son's head.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
spasmodicadjectiveUS /spæzˈmɔːdɪk/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANTUA-MAKER'S GUESTS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
Tristan's
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From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Maurice sat at the foot of the bed, mournfully watching the spasmodic movements of his stricken father: they were but feeble and few.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
which person or people
From this reading Around Count Tristan's bed were grouped in silence his four nearest of kin, waiting for the physician who was to decide upon the possibility of removal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her countenance wore a look of granite hardness, as though she were fighting her grief with _Spartan_-like determination which would not let her admit, even to herself, that any anguish preyed upon her heart.
