used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
(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 An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
Dumont
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From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
Emily
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From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
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 "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
I've
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From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
the force of workers available
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
not any; not one
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
and nothing more
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
OTWAY
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From this reading OTWAY.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
privynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading By whom she had been rescued was yet unknown to her.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
in the near future
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
state-room
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From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
stewardessnounUS /ˈstuːərdəs/
a woman steward on an airplane
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
possessing sweep
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
not known
From this reading By whom she had been rescued was yet unknown to her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
at the time that
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
in or at the place that
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.
which person or people
From this reading An army surgeon, who was fortunately on board, prescribed a course of treatment which prevented all evil consequences, so that on the following morning she appeared at breakfast as well as usual bodily, though the terrible fact that her uncle had attempted her life so agitated her that sleep had been a stranger to her eyelids.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
wrestverbUS /rest/
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading "But as thou art a man Whom I have picked and chosen from the world, Swept that thou wilt be true to what I utter; And when I've told thee that which only gods, And men like gods, are privy to, then swear No chance, or change, shall wrest it from thy bosom."
but in spite of that
From this reading Emily Dumont, while yet insensible, was conveyed to her state-room, where, by the assiduous attention of the stewardess and the lady passengers, she was soon restored to consciousness.