used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
(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 In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He came near enough to hear, but not to interrupt the conversation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came near enough to hear, but not to interrupt the conversation.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
contractionnounUS /kənˈtrækʃən/
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He came near enough to hear, but not to interrupt the conversation.
cruelize
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From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He came near enough to hear, but not to interrupt the conversation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
brought together in one place
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
death of a person
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
how
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From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading He came near enough to hear, but not to interrupt the conversation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
and nothing more
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
Minnie
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From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He came near enough to hear, but not to interrupt the conversation.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
sad-eyed
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From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
Secesh
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From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
sorrowingadjective
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
tearfullyadverbUS /ˈtɪrfəli/
with tears; in a tearful manner
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
hard to endure
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "She was at my house yesterday, trying to comfort me, when I was telling her how these Secesh used to _cruelize_ us."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
at the time that
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the afternoon when the body had been prepared for the grave, the sorrowing friends gathered around, tearfully noting the look of peace and rest which had stolen over the pale, dead face, when all traces of the death agony had passed away by the contraction of the muscles.
belonging to which person
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Louis drew near, for he was eager to hear any word that told him of Minnie before death had robbed her of life, and him of peace.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "That is just the way she looked yesterday," said a sad-eyed woman, whose face showed traces of a deep "and fearful sorrow."
