used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
abandonan
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From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
acquiesceverbUS /ˌækwiˈes/
to agree or express agreement
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
how long something has existed
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
(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 The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
AnonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
move towards
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
centred
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From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
Crece
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From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
a female human offspring
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/
plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
despatches
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From this reading Don Manuel had sent despatches, and made diligent inquiries to recover his daughter, but in vain.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading Don Manuel had sent despatches, and made diligent inquiries to recover his daughter, but in vain.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
elnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
endeavours
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From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
espanto
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From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
Fiel
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From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
depressingly dark
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Don Manuel had sent despatches, and made diligent inquiries to recover his daughter, but in vain.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Don Manuel had sent despatches, and made diligent inquiries to recover his daughter, but in vain.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Don Manuel had sent despatches, and made diligent inquiries to recover his daughter, but in vain.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
Manuel
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From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
Monteblanco
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From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
perece
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From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
presenta
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From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Don Manuel had sent despatches, and made diligent inquiries to recover his daughter, but in vain.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Don Manuel had sent despatches, and made diligent inquiries to recover his daughter, but in vain.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
Theodora
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From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
todos
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From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
TotallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
tumulto
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From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
uno
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From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Totally unsuccessful in his endeavours to discover the retreat of Theodora, time at length reconciled him to his state of desolation, but it was the resignation of despair; that feeling which makes man acquiesce with gloomy calmness in the decrees of fate, and look with tranquillity on the approach of death as the happy termination of his sufferings.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The disappearance of his daughter, in whom all his thoughts, all the affections of his heart were solely centred, tended to fill the measure of his misery and reduce him to that gloomy state of despondency with which his lost energies and increasing age in vain attempted to struggle.
ynounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Crece el tumulto, y el espanto crece: Y todos le abandonan--uno solo Fiel se presenta, y con valor perece.
a late time of life
From this reading _Anon._ Don Manuel de Monteblanco has already been described as a man weighed down by years and the iron pressure of infirmities and sorrows.
