used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
(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 “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
Angelo
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From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
give a description of
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
endeavouring
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From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
divisible by two
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
in a free manner
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
plural of “god” — 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 “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
let have
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
Hansford
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From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
Holliday
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From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
kneelverbUS /niːl/
rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
immediately past
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
accept an excuse for
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
petitionsnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
express the need or desire for
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
not in physical motion
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But even in that dark hour, her strength of mind, and her firmness of purpose forsook her not.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
sueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ It were impossible to describe the silent agony of Virginia Temple, when she learned from Holliday, on the following morning, the capture of Hansford.
at the time that
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods; but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs, As they themselves would owe them.”
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading She felt that it was the wreck of all her hopes, and that the last thread which still hung between her and despair was snapped.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was still a duty for her to perform in endeavouring to procure his pardon, and she entertained, with the trusting confidence of her young heart, the strong hope that Berkeley would grant her request.
