used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
anew
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
Barney
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From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
drearilyadverb
in a cheerless manner
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
an old word for “before”
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
at any time
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
frolick
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From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
inwardsadverb
to or toward the inside of
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
engage in
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
an amount of time
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
Rattler's
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From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
recoversverbUS /rɪˈkʌvərz/
third-person singular of “recover” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
REFLECTSverbUS /rɪˈflekts/
third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
RESOLVEverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
up to a particular time
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Barney had himself said on a former occasion, his life up till this period had been a pleasant and exciting dream.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading An aching void seems to exist in the heart, and a dead weight appears to press upon the brain, so that ordinary objects make but little impression, and the soul seems to turn inwards and brood drearily upon itself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The spirit of fun arid frolick, that had filled Martin Rattler's heart ever since he landed in Brazil, was now so thoroughly and rudely crushed, that he felt as if it were utterly impossible that he should ever smile again.
at the time that
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
which person or people
From this reading He had no conception of the strength of his affection for the rough, hearty sailor, who had until now been the faithful and good-humoured companion of his wanderings.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading MARTIN REFLECTS MUCH, AND FORMS A FIRM RESOLVE--THE INDIAN VILLAGE When the mind has been overwhelmed by some sudden and terrible calamity, it is long ere it again recovers its wonted elasticity.
