used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
anew
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
any thing at all
From this reading When God struck so hard it was impossible for man to say anything.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
devotedlyadverb
with devotion
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
a young female
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading When God struck so hard it was impossible for man to say anything.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE WAY OF TRANSGRESSORS IS HARD.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading When God struck so hard it was impossible for man to say anything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WAY OF TRANSGRESSORS IS HARD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When God struck so hard it was impossible for man to say anything.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
not any; not one
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
Nora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF TRANSGRESSORS IS HARD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
ProfessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
express in words
From this reading When God struck so hard it was impossible for man to say anything.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
sickbednoun
the bed on which a sick person lies
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When God struck so hard it was impossible for man to say anything.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading When God struck so hard it was impossible for man to say anything.
carry out
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one could have nursed the poor girl more devotedly than did Miss Roy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF TRANSGRESSORS IS HARD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When God struck so hard it was impossible for man to say anything.
TRANSGRESSORS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WAY OF TRANSGRESSORS IS HARD.
triteadjectiveUS /traɪt/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF TRANSGRESSORS IS HARD.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
at the time that
From this reading It is a trite saying, illustrated over and over again in many lives, that the way of transgressors is hard; and when Augusta lay on her sickbed, stricken down by the fell disease, she was paying a bitter price for her days of selfishness, hypocrisy, cunning, and cruelty.
which person or people
From this reading Professional nurses were of course sent for; and Nora and Kitty were sent immediately to the house of a cousin who promised to receive them and take every care of them.
