used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
(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 And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
have
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading “Now shall you see me do my daily penance.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
disrespectsnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekts/
plural of “disrespect” — an expression of lack of respect
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Now shall you see me do my daily penance.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
granderadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændər/
comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Mean, say you?--’tis the grander suffering then.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
indignitiesnounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiz/
plural of “indignity” — an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
Martha
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From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
Martha's
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From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now shall you see me do my daily penance.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mean, say you?--’tis the grander suffering then.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Now shall you see me do my daily penance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now shall you see me do my daily penance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
and nothing more
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading “Now shall you see me do my daily penance.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
express in words
From this reading Mean, say you?--’tis the grander suffering then.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Now shall you see me do my daily penance.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Now shall you see me do my daily penance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
slightsnounUS /slaɪts/
plural of “slight” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
spurnsverbUS /spɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “spurn” — reject with contempt
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
a state of acute pain
From this reading Mean, say you?--’tis the grander suffering then.
carry out
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mean, say you?--’tis the grander suffering then.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mean, say you?--’tis the grander suffering then.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Mean, say you?--’tis the grander suffering then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
undiminishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A turbulent stormy spirit, it was impossible to form any apprehension of her character without taking into account the harsh and strong pride which had come undiminished through all her trials;
but in spite of that
From this reading “----the spurns Which patient merit of the unworthy takes,”-- the slights and trifling disrespects which are only felt by the refined poor--all these petty indignities were bitter to Martha, yet she had a certain satisfaction in compelling herself to endure them.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading And thus I bear my yoke.”-- IT had been Martha’s custom at all times to take upon herself the disagreeable things of their daily life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now shall you see me do my daily penance.
