Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas, alas, how true this is with me!

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE BROTHER'S RETURN.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

intense or sharp

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

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From this reading Alas, alas, how true this is with me!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

darkened with overcast

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Alas, alas, how true this is with me!

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

expressing sorrow

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE BROTHER'S RETURN.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

possessing sweep

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BROTHER'S RETURN.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

arousing affect

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Alas, alas, how true this is with me!

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

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From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

during the time that

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading My soul is faint beneath its unshed tears; The earth seems desolate amid its flowers; Oh, better far wild hope and racking fears, Than all this leaden weight of weary hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alas, alas, how true this is with me!

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Miss Landon says, in one of her exquisite novels, that the history of a book--the feelings, sufferings, and experience of its author--would, if truly revealed, be often more touching, more romantic, and full of interest, than the book itself.

produce a literary work

From this reading How mournful would be the history of these pages, could I write of that solemn under-current of grief that has swept through my heart, while each word has fallen, as it were, mechanically from my pen.