used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet she was not of a lachrymose disposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And sometimes her pillow was wet with tears.
eagerly desirous
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
your usual mood
From this reading Yet she was not of a lachrymose disposition.
FESTIVALnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
gibbets
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From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
HARVESTnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
a social unit living together
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
lachrymoseadjectiveUS /ˈlækrimoʊz/
showing sorrow
From this reading Yet she was not of a lachrymose disposition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
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 There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
Macklin
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From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
not any; not one
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading And sometimes her pillow was wet with tears.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
worried and uneasy
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
Sheila
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From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading And sometimes her pillow was wet with tears.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading And sometimes her pillow was wet with tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL It was not that Sheila Macklin had no graver moments.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading And sometimes her pillow was wet with tears.
at the time that
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She could not invent imaginary troubles or build in her mind gibbets on which remorse and sorrow might hang in chains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And sometimes her pillow was wet with tears.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There were nights when, in spite of her healthful weariness of body, arising from the work of the household, she lay awake for long hours of restless, anxious thought.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she was not of a lachrymose disposition.
