acutelyadverbUS /əˈkjuːtli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
how long something has existed
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
placed in a grave
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
clasping
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From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
the act of discovering something
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
dishonorverbUS /dɪˈsɑːnər/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
divisible by two
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave no sign, and sought no sympathy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
hoardverbUS /hɔːrd/
save up as for future use
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
hoardedverbUS /ˈhɔːrdɪd/
past form of “hoard” — save up as for future use
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
indurated
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From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
Josina
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From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
something that is lost
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
not any; not one
From this reading He gave no sign, and sought no sympathy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
poignantlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪnjəntli/
in a poignant or touching manner
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
any competition
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
express in words
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
sightlessadjective
lacking sight
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He gave no sign, and sought no sympathy.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
that is looked for
From this reading He gave no sign, and sought no sympathy.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He gave no sign, and sought no sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
unheedingadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading He sat morose and unheeding, his hands clasping his stick, his sightless eyes staring at the fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading That the Squire suffered was certain; whether he suffered more deeply in pocket or in pride, whether he felt more poignantly the loss of his hoarded thousands or the dishonor that Arthur had done to his name, even Josina could not say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
people who are wounded
From this reading His ruling passions through life had been pride of race and the desire to hoard, and it is certain that sorely wounded in both points he suffered as acutely as age with its indurated feelings can suffer.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading But after the first outburst, after the irrepressible cry of anguish which the discovery of his nephew’s treachery had wrung from him, he buried himself in silence.
