used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading My life is ended.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
FixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
gloomiest
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From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My life is ended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not for me to judge him.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It is not for me to judge him.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
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 I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My life is ended.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My life is ended.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not for me to judge him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
by chance
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
precisely, exactly
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
have in common
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
term of address for a man
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
stammered
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From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not for me to judge him.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
in or at the place that
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
in or to any place at all
From this reading He has not given me the happiness which I had, perhaps, the right to expect; but he is my husband, he is unhappy: my duty is to join him wherever he may be, and to share his sufferings.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I have but one wish left,--that of knowing where my husband is hid.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fixing upon him a look in which the gloomiest despair could be read, “Alas!” stammered the poor woman, “what can you do for me, sir?
