Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

(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 Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The longer she thought over her prospects, the more dreary and doleful they appeared.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

demanding attention

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading The longer she thought over her prospects, the more dreary and doleful they appeared.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The longer she thought over her prospects, the more dreary and doleful they appeared.

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

an opening into or through something

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

ten 10s

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

for more time

From this reading The longer she thought over her prospects, the more dreary and doleful they appeared.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The longer she thought over her prospects, the more dreary and doleful they appeared.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

an old word for “no”

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

not any; not one

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

a brief written record

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

above and across; more than

From this reading The longer she thought over her prospects, the more dreary and doleful they appeared.

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

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From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

by chance

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading The longer she thought over her prospects, the more dreary and doleful they appeared.

an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

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From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The longer she thought over her prospects, the more dreary and doleful they appeared.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The longer she thought over her prospects, the more dreary and doleful they appeared.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

in a poignant or touching manner

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

full of trouble

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

literature in metrical form

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

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From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

at the time that

From this reading When she had done so, she flung herself down on the rushes [note 1], and bent her head forward on her knees.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

which person or people

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Troublous seas doe mee surrownde; Saue, O Lord, my sinking soule, Sinking wheare it feeles no grownde, In this gulf, this whirling hole; Wayghting ayde with earnest eying, Calling God with bootles crying; Dymme and drye in mee are fownde Eyes to see, and throat to sounde."

the words that are spoken

From this reading Suddenly, as she sat thus bowed down, too sorrowful for tears, like the dew to a parched flower came the words of the book--nay, the words of the Lord--into her soul.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.

a late time of life

From this reading Her state of mind was one that has been touchingly described by a writer who lived three hundred years later--"Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother"--who, of all who have attempted and failed in the impossible task of rendering the Psalms into verse, perhaps approached as near success as any one.