used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
(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 The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
exhale hard
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
unvarying in nature
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
disableverbUS /dɪˈseɪbəl/
make unable to perform a certain action
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
Drury
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From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
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 no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
essayed
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From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
Evander
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From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
for more time
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
in motion
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
not any; not one
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
reassertedverbUS /ˌriːəˈsɜːrtɪd/
past form of “reassert” — strengthen or make more firm
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
rebuffverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
SiddonsnounUS /ˈsɪdənz/
English actress noted for her performances in Shakespearean roles (1755-1831)
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
in the near future
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
not in physical motion
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
unintermitting
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From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
vagabondnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading She no longer led the “vagabond” life of her early strolling days, but still one of constant anxiety and unrest.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading The blow had been “stunning and cruel,” as she says; but the resolute valiant nature she had inherited from her mother soon reasserted itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rebuff she had sustained at Drury Lane called out all that was finest in Mrs. Siddons’ nature.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
which person or people
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
WilkinsonnounUS /ˈwɪlkənsən/
English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of delicate health, which Wilkinson, who acted with her in _Evander_, feared “might disable her from sustaining the fatigues of duty,” we find her moving from place to place, unintermitting in study, attaining a step higher each new representation she essayed, persistently raising her audience to her level, not descending to theirs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WORK.
