used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pathos and expression are not confined to living things.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pathos and expression are not confined to living things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Pathos and expression are not confined to living things.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
digger's
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From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
equalled
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From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Pathos and expression are not confined to living things.
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading Some inanimate objects are invested with joy, others with a heritage of woe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading Some inanimate objects are invested with joy, others with a heritage of woe.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Some inanimate objects are invested with joy, others with a heritage of woe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Some inanimate objects are invested with joy, others with a heritage of woe.
and nothing more
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
limner's
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From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Pathos and expression are not confined to living things.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
mournfullest
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From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pathos and expression are not confined to living things.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Some inanimate objects are invested with joy, others with a heritage of woe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
others
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From this reading Some inanimate objects are invested with joy, others with a heritage of woe.
coated with paint
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
PathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading Pathos and expression are not confined to living things.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some inanimate objects are invested with joy, others with a heritage of woe.
having a supporting base
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
a special situation
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Pathos and expression are not confined to living things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seemed to be a disconsolate, pathetic droop in the limp folds of the ragged canvas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tent was standing, just as he had left it on Sunday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some inanimate objects are invested with joy, others with a heritage of woe.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Some inanimate objects are invested with joy, others with a heritage of woe.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A deserted digger's tent is the mournfullest thing in the world, the embodiment of misery in every fibre--desolation painted on canvas, as never limner's brush equalled.
