used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
barley-bread
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From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
Blyth
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From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
confined by bonds
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
a special loved one
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
psychological suffering
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
flogged
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From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
how
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From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
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 He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
immediately past
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
and nothing more
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
by chance
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
on the contrary
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
SCUDAMORE
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From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
Scudamore's
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From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
a male human offspring
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
express in words
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MOTHER SCUDAMORE If we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night, or the frost that stung the morning, the only sure plan is to go and see.
showing sorrow
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
at the time that
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew how the whole of her life was now bound up with the fortunes of her son, and he longed to send Faith with the bad news, as he had sent her with the good before; but he feared that it might seem unkind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Admiral Darling was so much vexed when he heard of Blyth Scudamore's capture by the French, and duty compelled him to inform the mother, that he would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley-bread than face her.
but in spite of that
From this reading So he went himself, with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it, yet fully expecting sad distress, and perhaps a burst of weeping.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And the only way to understand how a friend has taken affliction is to go--if it may be done without intrusion--and let him tell you, if he likes.
