adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
afflictionsnounUS /əˈflɪkʃənz/
plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
Agnes's
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From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
Bendham's
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From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
draughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
fullnessnounUS /ˈfʊlnəs/
completeness over a broad scope
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
gamingnounUS /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading They told of Lady Bendham's ruin, since her lord's death, by gaming.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
half-distracted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
Henrys
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From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
high-seasoned
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From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
intemperancenoun
the quality of being intemperate
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading They told of Lady Bendham's ruin, since her lord's death, by gaming.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading They told of Lady Bendham's ruin, since her lord's death, by gaming.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
milknounUS /mɪlk/
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
partook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
perturbedadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
repletionnoun
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading They told of Lady Bendham's ruin, since her lord's death, by gaming.
Rymers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
stinted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
viandnoun
a choice or delicious dish
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The fare which the Henrys partook at the cottage of the female Rymers was such as the sister had described--mean, and even scanty; but this did not in the least diminish the happiness they received in meeting, for the first time since their arrival in England, human beings who were glad to see them.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading It was by the side of this glimmering fire that Rebecca and her sisters told the story of poor Agnes's fate, and of the thorn it had for ever planted in William's bosom--of his reported sleepless, perturbed nights; and his gloomy, or half-distracted days; when in the fullness of _remorse_, he has complained--"of a guilty conscience! of the weariness attached to a continued prosperity! the misery of wanting an object of affection."
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They told of Lord Bendham's death from the effects of intemperance; from a mass of blood infected by high-seasoned dishes, mixed with copious draughts of wine--repletion of food and liquor, not less fatal to the existence of the rich than the want of common sustenance to the lives of the poor.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading At a stinted repast of milk and vegetables, by the glimmering light of a little brushwood on the hearth, they yet could feel themselves comparatively blest, while they listened to the recital of afflictions which had befallen persons around that very neighbourhood, for whom every delicious viand had been procured to gratify the taste, every art devised to delight the other senses.
