used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BRANDON IS MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN HONOURABLE COMPARISON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
BRANDON
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From this reading BRANDON IS MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN HONOURABLE COMPARISON.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
COMPARISONnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading BRANDON IS MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN HONOURABLE COMPARISON.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
death of a person
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading BRANDON IS MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN HONOURABLE COMPARISON.
how
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From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BRANDON IS MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN HONOURABLE COMPARISON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
Janie
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From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
lamentationnoun
a cry of sorrow and grief
From this reading There was no mother to make lamentation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BRANDON IS MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN HONOURABLE COMPARISON.
engage in
From this reading There was no mother to make lamentation.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There was no mother to make lamentation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no mother to make lamentation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRANDON IS MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN HONOURABLE COMPARISON.
overshadowingverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈʃædoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
move upward
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
in the near future
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading BRANDON IS MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN HONOURABLE COMPARISON.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRANDON IS MADE THE SUBJECT OF AN HONOURABLE COMPARISON.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no mother to make lamentation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Mortimer, thanks to a strong frame and an excellent constitution, was soon able to rise.
at the time that
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He stood by his little Janie when she was laid in the grave, and felt, when he could think about it, how completely he and his had been spared the natural sorrow they would have suffered by the overshadowing gloom of greater misfortunes.
