used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRISON AND THE TOMB.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In vain we entreated that we might at least be permitted to bind his wound.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading In vain we entreated that we might at least be permitted to bind his wound.
bleedverbUS /bliːd/
To lose or emit fluid, or metaphorically to seep magical essence from an enchanted tome.
From this reading "Let him bleed," said the leader.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
cannot
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From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
chastenings
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From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
doeth
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From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
entreated
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From this reading In vain we entreated that we might at least be permitted to bind his wound.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
a state of high honor
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form 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 It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Let him bleed," said the leader.
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 In vain we entreated that we might at least be permitted to bind his wound.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let him bleed," said the leader.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In vain we entreated that we might at least be permitted to bind his wound.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading In vain we entreated that we might at least be permitted to bind his wound.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE PRISON AND THE TOMB.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
ruffians
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From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let him bleed," said the leader.
cut with a saw
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
not in physical motion
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISON AND THE TOMB.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
TOMBnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading THE PRISON AND THE TOMB.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain we entreated that we might at least be permitted to bind his wound.
precisely as stated
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
showing sorrow
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
which person or people
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So it was that the ruffians, seeing that they had made sure work, took my father from our embrace, and we never saw him more.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would not be my painful task to record these and still other mournful scenes if it had been God's time to awake for us; but he who in his very chastenings "doeth great things, which we cannot comprehend," for his glory and the good of those who love him, had decreed for us a long and weary time of weeping.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading In vain we entreated that we might at least be permitted to bind his wound.
