used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLYING VISIT TO NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR.
Ah
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From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
competencenounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
having made preparations
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
moving swiftly
From this reading A FLYING VISIT TO NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
highest in quality
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
Harriet
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From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
helpmatenoun
a helpful partner
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
indigencenoun
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
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 _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
something that is lost
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
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 Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
mustn't
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From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A FLYING VISIT TO NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
Suffolk
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From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
THIRTY-FOURadjective
being four more than thirty
From this reading A FLYING VISIT TO NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FLYING VISIT TO NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
undemonstrativeadjective
not given to open expression of emotion
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A FLYING VISIT TO NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
Wesden
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From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
Wesden's
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From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Wesden's health had been failing for some time, but her loss was still as unprepared for, and the husband bent lower and walked more feebly when his better half--his better self--was taken from him in his latter days.
which person or people
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
a late time of life
From this reading Before Mr. Wesden had finally disposed of his business in Great Suffolk Street, he met with his greatest trouble in the loss of the companion, helpmate, wife, who had struggled with him for many years from indigence to moderate competence.
but in spite of that
From this reading _you_ mustn't desert me yet awhile--you must comfort me," and refused to be comforted for many a long day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have still me, remember," said Harriet, when the undemonstrative nature gave way, and he sobbed like a child at his isolation; and he had answered, "Ah!
