used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
in actual fact
From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
another's
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From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading There is something in her bosom that tells her it is her own destiny to suffer.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There is something in her bosom that tells her it is her own destiny to suffer.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
divisible by two
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There is something in her bosom that tells her it is her own destiny to suffer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
obtuseadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈtuːs/
of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something in her bosom that tells her it is her own destiny to suffer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading There is something in her bosom that tells her it is her own destiny to suffer.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
sympathises
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From this reading Man may grieve for another's anguish; she sympathises with it; man feels for the man, she actually shares his pain.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading There is something in her bosom that tells her it is her own destiny to suffer.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading There are fine links of sympathy that bind her affections to the sufferer, and not alone the general tenderness of her nature, to which such feelings are commonly altogether ascribed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is something in her bosom that tells her it is her own destiny to suffer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is something in her bosom that tells her it is her own destiny to suffer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words of a woman's compassion are always different from those of a man's; they show that she brings the pain she witnesses more home to her own heart.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The sight of pain and suffering, to which man's heart--even if it do not become totally hard and obtuse by his own dealings with the rough things of the world--grows less sensible every day as he advances in life, is always matter of painful interest to woman.
