Chapter XX · The Wife’s Struggle

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

the state of being absent

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

not being in a specified place

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

later than; following

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

(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 Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

extreme mental distress

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

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From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

in disagreement

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

morally reprehensible

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

set up or found

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a young female

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

a child of your son or daughter

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

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 her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

not any; not one

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

-ing form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

try to get or reach

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

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From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

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From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Queen Esther had exhibited no astonishment at Butler’s absence, but in truth her lion-like heart was stirred by many conflicting emotions, all overpowered by a strong desire to avenge the slight which he had dared to put upon her grandchild.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

hostile or belligerent mood

From this reading At length her father returned from the warpath, and, after much persuasion, consented to go forth and seek for tidings of the absent husband.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading So, amid them all, Tahmeroo found little comfort, and wore away the time as best she might, concealing her sorrow with all the fortitude of her savage nature, though her altered face and wasted form betrayed the grief preying within.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading Catharine Montour believed that he had deserted her child, for she knew him to be a man capable of any deed, however despicable, and though her heart was wrung with anguish by the sight of Tahmeroo’s suffering, she could not regret his absence, feeling that the misery of desertion was nothing compared to that which the poor girl might have been forced to endure from his indifference and cruelty.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Many months had elapsed since Walter Butler’s capture, and no tidings of him had reached his young Indian wife, left mourning in her home on the borders of Seneca Lake.