used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GLIMPSES INTO A CHILD'S HEART.--A DEATHBED.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
CHILD'SnounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading GLIMPSES INTO A CHILD'S HEART.--A DEATHBED.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
not accessible to view
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
a small house with a single story
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
DEATHBEDnounUS /ˈdeθbed/
the last few hours before death
From this reading GLIMPSES INTO A CHILD'S HEART.--A DEATHBED.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
Ellen
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From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
else
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From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
GLIMPSESnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading GLIMPSES INTO A CHILD'S HEART.--A DEATHBED.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading GLIMPSES INTO A CHILD'S HEART.--A DEATHBED.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
ill-temperedadjective
annoyed and irritable
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GLIMPSES INTO A CHILD'S HEART.--A DEATHBED.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
a narrow way or road
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
Myrvin's
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From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
reproved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading On leaving the cottage, Ellen hastily traversed the little garden, and entered a narrow lane, leading to Mr. Myrvin's dwelling.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Her little heart was swelling high within her, and the confinement she had endured, the constant control she exercised for fear she should add to her mother's irritation, combined with the extreme delicacy of natural constitution, had so weakened her, as to render the slightest exertion painful.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She had been so frequently told that she did not know what affection was, that she was so inanimate and cold, that though she did not understand the actual meaning of the words, she believed she was different to any one else, and was unhappy without knowing why.
