used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
in addition
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
atélier
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From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
for the reason that
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
Blanche's
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From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LOVE NOT KILLED BY UNKINDNESS.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
Cecil
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From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
psychological suffering
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
without doubt; certainly
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
else
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From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
exaltingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪŋ/
tending to exalt
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
accept an excuse for
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
excusingverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “excuse” — accept an excuse for
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
the act of giving
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
Hammersmith
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From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading LOVE NOT KILLED BY UNKINDNESS.
LEIGHnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE NOT KILLED BY UNKINDNESS.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOVE NOT KILLED BY UNKINDNESS.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
go across or through
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
Rimini
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From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
ShamesnounUS /ʃeɪmz/
plural of “shame” — a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
and nothing more
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
up to a particular time
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
UNKINDNESSnoun
lack of sympathy
From this reading LOVE NOT KILLED BY UNKINDNESS.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were doubtless many sleepless nights she had to pass, moodily contemplating the probable consequences of their fate; but when Cecil came home, her sorrow fled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
at the time that
From this reading Blanche's grief when she first discovered his relapse was not so great as might have been expected, simply because she had to defend him against the bitter accusations of her father, and in the effort to excuse her husband in the eyes of another, she succeeded in greatly excusing him in her own.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For what will love's exalting not go through, 'Till long neglect and utter selfishness Shames the fond pride it takes in its distress?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.
wretchedlyadverbUS /ˈretʃɪdli/
in a wretched manner
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Cecil had removed to miserable lodgings at Hammersmith, consisting of two rooms, and those wretchedly furnished; he had also reduced his expenses by giving up his _atélier_, and was now, without pretence at concealment, a gambler, and nothing else.