(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
Adora
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
(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 The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
catenanounUS /kəˈtiːnə/
a chain of connected ideas or passages or objects so arranged that each member is closely related to the preceding and following members (especially a series of patristic comments elucidating Christian dogma)
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "It is frightful!" returned his companion.
consolationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “consolation” — the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
Desidero
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
Deus
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
emanating from God
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
DominenounUS /doʊˈmiːni/
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
duranounUS /ˈdʊrə/
the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
one or the other of two
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
Et
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
divisible by two
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading "It is frightful!" returned his companion.
gemendo
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
generous-minded
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From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
genuflectendo
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
heart-rending
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From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is frightful!" returned his companion.
imploro
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
Jesu
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
Languendo
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
libera
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
liberes
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
minounUS /miː/
destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
misera
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
a particular point in time
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
Montauk
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From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
used to form the superlative
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
nune
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
out-breakings
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From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
poena
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
without much difficulty
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "It is frightful!" returned his companion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
speravi
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From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
tenounUS /tiː/
a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
utnoun
the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich, England; it is the same everywhere
From this reading O Domine Deus! speravi in te, O care mi Jesu, nune libera me;-- In dura catena, In misera poena, Desidero te-- Languendo, gemendo Et genuflectendo, Adora, imploro, ut liberes me.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The gentle and the plastic admit the most readily of the divine influence; and of all on board the devoted vessel at that moment, they who were the most resigned to their fate were those who by their physical force were the least able to endure it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading "This heavenly resignation," said Mr. Sharp, half whispering, "is even more heart-rending than the out-breakings of despair."
which person or people
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Queen Mary._ The sublime consolations of religion were little felt by either of the two generous-minded and ardent young men who were pacing the deck of the Montauk.
