used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
(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 “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
co-operation
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From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nay, he did not fully realize it now.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Nay, he did not fully realize it now.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until this, he had not realized his true position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Until this, he had not realized his true position.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Until this, he had not realized his true position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, he did not fully realize it now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Until this, he had not realized his true position.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nay, he did not fully realize it now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Until this, he had not realized his true position.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Nay, he did not fully realize it now.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Until this, he had not realized his true position.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Until this, he had not realized his true position.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until this, he had not realized his true position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading Until now, he had been elevated by a high enthusiasm in his purpose, and supported by a firm faith in her sympathy and co-operation—a faith, the strength of which he had not known until it was stricken from him, and he was left weaker than a child.
at the time that
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He sat, as one stunned, in the seat into which he had dropped when the door closed behind her.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
Wilcox
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From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Pray Heaven for firmness thy whole soul to bend To this thy purpose—to begin, pursue, With thoughts all fixed and feelings purely kind; Strength to complete, and with delight review, And grace to give the praise where all is due.”—_Charles Wilcox._ It was over.
