used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HAPPY CHRISTIAN.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
(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 FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading If so, she was certain that it had been heartily repented of.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading A HAPPY CHRISTIAN.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
Ethel
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From this reading The scene so innocently referred to by Ethel took hold of her imagination.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A HAPPY CHRISTIAN.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading If so, she was certain that it had been heartily repented of.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The scene so innocently referred to by Ethel took hold of her imagination.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, she was certain that it had been heartily repented of.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The scene so innocently referred to by Ethel took hold of her imagination.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading The scene so innocently referred to by Ethel took hold of her imagination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
Marion
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From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
on one occasion
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The scene so innocently referred to by Ethel took hold of her imagination.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading If so, she was certain that it had been heartily repented of.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene so innocently referred to by Ethel took hold of her imagination.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If so, she was certain that it had been heartily repented of.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, she was certain that it had been heartily repented of.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
ThankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The scene so innocently referred to by Ethel took hold of her imagination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After hearing his prayers, it seemed to her impossible to believe that his sorrow was caused by any act of his own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FROM the first Marion had been agreeably impressed with Mr. Angus; though after hearing from Aunt Thankful of his first sermon and his cry for help after the evening service, agreed with her aged friend that he must have known real sorrow; sorrow from the effects of which he could not all at once rally.
