used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
Dollis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The weather harmonized with their feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
harmonizedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪzd/
involving or characterized by harmony
From this reading The weather harmonized with their feelings.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
held dear
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
Sheppard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The weather harmonized with their feelings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thames did not attempt to offer him any consolation, for he was almost as much dejected.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather harmonized with their feelings.
which person or people
From this reading “Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven her.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The weather harmonized with their feelings.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “At length this tragedy is at an end,” said Mr. Wood, as, having seen the earth thrown over the remains of the unfortunate Mrs. Sheppard, he turned to quit the churchyard.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Without another word, and accompanied by Thames, he then took his way to Dollis Hill in a state of the deepest depression.
