used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
dearly loved
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
derangementnoun
a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that I forget past errors; nor that the review does not humble me in the dust.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
remove the dust from
From this reading Not that I forget past errors; nor that the review does not humble me in the dust.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Not that I forget past errors; nor that the review does not humble me in the dust.
divisible by two
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Not that I forget past errors; nor that the review does not humble me in the dust.
set up or found
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Not that I forget past errors; nor that the review does not humble me in the dust.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not that I forget past errors; nor that the review does not humble me in the dust.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Not that I forget past errors; nor that the review does not humble me in the dust.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Not that I forget past errors; nor that the review does not humble me in the dust.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that I forget past errors; nor that the review does not humble me in the dust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A merciful Providence directed me, in my partial derangement, to this peaceful retreat.
unsanctifiedadjective
not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Here I have found rest for body and soul--peace such as the world could never give the heart, even were it not bowed down by a sorrow like mine.
a late time of life
From this reading I confess, with shame and bitterness of spirit, my wasted years, my unsanctified affections, my evil passions.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My Dear Lewis: Before you receive this letter, you will have had the explanation of my disappearance from New York.
