used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
ATHALIA
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From this reading ATHALIA, THE SEWING GIRL.
bankruptcynounUS /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
the act of burning something
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
deformitynounUS /dɪˈfɔːrməti/
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
From this reading "Proper deformity seems not in the fiend So horrid, as in woman."
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading "Proper deformity seems not in the fiend So horrid, as in woman."
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
a young female
From this reading ATHALIA, THE SEWING GIRL.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "Proper deformity seems not in the fiend So horrid, as in woman."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Proper deformity seems not in the fiend So horrid, as in woman."
inheritornounUS /ˌɪnˈherətər/
a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Proper deformity seems not in the fiend So horrid, as in woman."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
go across or through
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
perorationnoun
a flowery and highly rhetorical oration
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Proper deformity seems not in the fiend So horrid, as in woman."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Proper deformity seems not in the fiend So horrid, as in woman."
SEWINGnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading ATHALIA, THE SEWING GIRL.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
estrangement from god
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Proper deformity seems not in the fiend So horrid, as in woman."
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "One sorrow never comes but brings an heir, That may succeed as its inheritor."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ATHALIA, THE SEWING GIRL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Marriage, death, bankruptcy, poverty, sin, and, finally, "plucked like a brand from the burning," are the contents, the introduction, and peroration, of this chapter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Proper deformity seems not in the fiend So horrid, as in woman."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are satisfied at a glance, you can pass on, the filling up, is but the shading of the sketch.
