155
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From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
(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 There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
subject to appointment
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
canstmodal verbUS /kænst/
an old form of “can”, used with “thou”
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
diseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
Everell
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From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
evolvingverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
set up or found
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
an opening into or through something
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
Magawisca's
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From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
one's
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From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
overpowerverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/
overcome by superior force
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
pressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
sittings
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From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
splendours
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From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
up to a particular time
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
in the direction of
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading The day appointed for Magawisca’s trial arose on Boston one of the brightest and most beautiful of summer.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this diseased state of mind, Everell wandered about Boston till the ringing of the bell, the appointed signal, gave notice that the court was about to open for the trial of the Indian prisoner.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading {155} “What trick, what device, what starting hole canst thou now find out, to hide thee from this open and apparent shame?”--_Henry IV_.
at the time that
From this reading There are moments of deep dejection and gloom in every one’s experience, when the eye closes against the beauty of light, when the silence of all those great powers that surround us presses on the soul like the indifference of a friend, and when their evolving glories overpower the wearied spirit, as the splendours of the sun offend the sick eye.
in or at the place that
From this reading He then turned his footsteps towards the house where the sittings of the magistrates were held; and on reaching it, he found a crowd had already assembled in the room assigned for the trial.
