achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur would not hear reason, as his mother knew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arthur would not hear reason, as his mother knew.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Arthur would not hear reason, as his mother knew.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur would not hear reason, as his mother knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Arthur would not hear reason, as his mother knew.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Arthur would not hear reason, as his mother knew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Arthur would not hear reason, as his mother knew.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Arthur would not hear reason, as his mother knew.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
salvernoun
a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
a male human offspring
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
Susan's
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From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BUT the deputation and the increased salary and the silver salver were all ineffectual.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But though her heart ached over the opportunity thus thrown away, and though she asked herself with terror, "What was Arthur to do now?" his mother knew he was not to be persuaded.
at the time that
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
which person or people
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading It came hard upon the widow, who had invited her son to his sister's bedside that they might for the first time talk together as of old over all their plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with bitter restrained tears of disappointment and vexation that she heard from him, when he returned to that conference in Susan's room, the events of the evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Arthur would not hear reason, as his mother knew.
