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From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
how long something has existed
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading She went to her father and mother, and begged she might act.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
bowelsnounUS /ˈbaʊəlz/
the center of the Earth
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
Cato
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From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
being one more than seven
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She went to her father and mother, and begged she might act.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
(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 She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
inflammationnounUS /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
Lucia
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From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She went to her father and mother, and begged she might act.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She went to her father and mother, and begged she might act.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
others
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From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
the local environment
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
side-scene
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From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading She had been so unhealthy, that at that age she had not been taught to read, but had learned the part of Lucia by hearing the others study their parts.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have lost another Princess, Lady Elizabeth.[1] She died of an inflammation in her bowels in two days.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went to her father and mother, and begged she might act.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
at the time that
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her figure was so very unfortunate, that it would have been difficult for her to be happy, but her parts and application were extraordinary.
a late time of life
From this reading I saw her act in "Cato" at eight years old, (when she could not stand alone, but was forced to lean against the side-scene,) better than any of her brothers and sisters.
