used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
move towards
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
argumentum
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From this reading Responde meum argumentum--nomen est nomen--_ergo_, quod tibi est nomen--responde argumentum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
BEAUMONTnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
confined by bonds
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
calculateverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
ergoadverbUS /ˈɜːrɡoʊ/
(used as a sentence connector) therefore or consequently
From this reading Responde meum argumentum--nomen est nomen--_ergo_, quod tibi est nomen--responde argumentum.
estnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading Responde meum argumentum--nomen est nomen--_ergo_, quod tibi est nomen--responde argumentum.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
fettering
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From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
FLETCHER'S
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From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
hindrancesnounUS /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/
plural of “hindrance” — something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
Isidora
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From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
engage in
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
Melmoth
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From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
meum
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From this reading Responde meum argumentum--nomen est nomen--_ergo_, quod tibi est nomen--responde argumentum.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
not any; not one
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
nomen
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From this reading Responde meum argumentum--nomen est nomen--_ergo_, quod tibi est nomen--responde argumentum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
and nothing more
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
quod
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From this reading Responde meum argumentum--nomen est nomen--_ergo_, quod tibi est nomen--responde argumentum.
Responde
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From this reading Responde meum argumentum--nomen est nomen--_ergo_, quod tibi est nomen--responde argumentum.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
the season of growth
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
required or under orders
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
tibi
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From this reading Responde meum argumentum--nomen est nomen--_ergo_, quod tibi est nomen--responde argumentum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading It might be supposed that at this terrible crisis of her fate, she felt agitated by a thousand emotions,--that a soul susceptible like hers felt itself almost torn in pieces by the struggle,--but it was not so.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She had retired early to her chamber, and sat at the casement watching for his approach for hours before she could probably expect it.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
WeaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
at the time that
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading _BEAUMONT and FLETCHER’S Wit at several Weapons._ “That night was the one fixed on for the union of Isidora and Melmoth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a mind strong by nature, but weakened by fettering circumstances, is driven to make one strong spring to free itself, it has no leisure to calculate the weight of its hindrances, or the width of its leap,--it sits with its chains heaped about it, thinking only of the bound that is to be its liberation--or----
