used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
benefitingverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
cannot
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From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading I cannot dwell minutely on the events of the week that succeeded.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I cannot dwell minutely on the events of the week that succeeded.
the organ of sight
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
destroyed or killed
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
Hardinge
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From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
Hemans
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From this reading Mrs. Hemans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot dwell minutely on the events of the week that succeeded.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading I cannot dwell minutely on the events of the week that succeeded.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hemans.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I cannot dwell minutely on the events of the week that succeeded.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading I cannot dwell minutely on the events of the week that succeeded.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
literature in metrical form
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grace sunk daily, hourly; and the medical advice that was obtained, more as a duty than with any hope of its benefiting the patient, failed of assisting her.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I cannot dwell minutely on the events of the week that succeeded.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
belonging to which person
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And the beautiful, whose record Is the verse that cannot die, They too are gone, with their glorious bloom, From the love of human eye."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Hardinge saw the invalid often, and I was admitted to her room each day, where she would lie, reclining on my bosom for hours at a time, seemingly fond of this innocent indulgence of her affections, on the eve of her final departure.
