used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF A CHANCE ACQUAINTANCE.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading OF A CHANCE ACQUAINTANCE.
ADVERSITYnounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading OF ADVERSITY.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
an occurrence of something
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading OF A CHANCE ACQUAINTANCE.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
felonynounUS /ˈfeləni/
a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
healverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF ADVERSITY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
oneself
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From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
outliveverbUS /ˌaʊtˈlɪv/
live longer than
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
pennyworthnoun
the amount that can be bought for a penny
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
stingsnounUS /stɪŋz/
plural of “sting” — a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The pangs of the heart, believe me, are less to be supported than those of the stomach; for I groaned under the stings of both in this the season of my adversity.
in or at the place that
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
which person or people
From this reading OF A FAIR STRANGER TO rob oneself of a friend is to commit a felony against the heart; and where is the man who can afford to do that?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A pennyworth of bread will avail against the one, but in that other case a man must outlive his recollection, and forget a thousand deeds of kindness to heal the breach left gaping in his gratitude.
