used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
anew
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The newly-risen impediment to the marriage was of necessity the subject of correspondence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
dearly loved
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
direstadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪrəst/
superlative of “dire” — fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
embitter'd
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From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
felt'st
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From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
hadst
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From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
HeavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
not accessible to view
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
impedimentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpedəmənt/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading The newly-risen impediment to the marriage was of necessity the subject of correspondence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
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 I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
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 I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The newly-risen impediment to the marriage was of necessity the subject of correspondence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
MOULTRIE
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From this reading MOULTRIE.
an old word for “no”
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The newly-risen impediment to the marriage was of necessity the subject of correspondence.
newly-risen
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From this reading The newly-risen impediment to the marriage was of necessity the subject of correspondence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The newly-risen impediment to the marriage was of necessity the subject of correspondence.
and nothing more
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
presagingverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
not in physical motion
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The newly-risen impediment to the marriage was of necessity the subject of correspondence.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sequel only brought forth for our heroine further disturbance and discomfort.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
Unsoftened
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From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He again threw the blame upon his father, urging his increasing infirmities of mind and body as the excuse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The newly-risen impediment to the marriage was of necessity the subject of correspondence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
but in spite of that
From this reading I knew that in thy bosom dwelt A silent grief, a hidden fear, A sting which could be only felt By spirits to their God most dear, Which yet thou felt'st from year to year, Unsoftened, nay, embitter'd still; And many a secret sigh and tear Heaved thy sad heart, thine eyes did fill, And anxious thoughts thou hadst presaging direst ill.
