used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
(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 Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
apatheticadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈθetɪk/
showing little or no emotion or animation
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
goadedadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊdɪd/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
immediately past
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
for more time
From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
not any; not one
From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
and nothing more
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When I was coolly advised "not to sacrifice pecuniary interests for the sentiment of a hopeless experiment," an outraged love grew strong and defiant.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The calculating counsel, so cruel and unexpected, strengthened, at last, the timid resolution.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marjorie was my all, and I could no longer endure the tension of her gradual decline.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
at the time that
From this reading When I abandoned the home of my girlhood, and took my delicate child to California, I started upon the journey goaded only by apathetic hopes, sustained only by the desperation of despair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I watched her fade away, I realized that my closest friends were becoming reconciled to my bereavement, with the philosophical fortitude of spectators.
