accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
(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 Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
assuageverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
BasisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
psychological suffering
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
FortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
Irresolutionnoun
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
loudestadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdəst/
superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
with speed
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
RemediesnounUS /ˈremədiz/
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
communicated in words
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading The Benefit of bodily Pain.—Fortitude the Basis of Virtue.—The Folly of Irresolution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
waspsnounUS /wɑːsps/
plural of “wasp” — a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary quickly followed, and explaining the matter said, that her sister had accidentally disturbed some wasps, who were terrified, and of course stung her.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The children had been playing in the garden for some time, whilst Mrs. Mason was reading alone.
which person or people
From this reading But she was suddenly alarmed by the cries of Caroline, who ran into the room in great distress.
but in spite of that
From this reading Remedies were applied to assuage the pain; yet all the time she uttered the loudest and most silly complaints, regardless of the uneasiness she gave those who were exerting themselves to relieve her.
