used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
extreme mental distress
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
Atterbury
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From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
dearly loved
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
terminate
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
dearly loved
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
death-bed
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From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
equitynounUS /ˈekwəti/
the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
Esmond
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From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
Esmond's
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From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
homicidenounUS /ˈhɑːməsaɪd/
the killing of a human being by another human being
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
the state of being honored
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
how
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From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
held dear
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He could not, he felt, have faced his dear mistress, and told her that story.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading A great secret had been told to Esmond by his unhappy stricken kinsman, lying on his death-bed.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
which person or people
From this reading Those may imagine, who have seen death untimely strike down persons revered and beloved, and know how unavailing consolation is, what was Harry Esmond’s anguish after being an actor in that ghastly midnight scene of blood and homicide.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was thankful that kind Atterbury consented to break the sad news to her; but, besides his grief, which he took into prison with him, he had that in his heart which secretly cheered and consoled him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Were he to disclose it, as in equity and honour he might do, the discovery would but bring greater grief upon those whom he loved best in the world, and who were sad enough already.
