Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

later than; following

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

extremely painful

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

(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 _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

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From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

weapons considered collectively

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

completely happy and contented

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

an old form of “does”

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

extreme fatigue

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

set up or found

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

in a free manner

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

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From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

the state of being honored

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

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 But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

immediately past

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

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From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

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 _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

existing or coming before

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

compacted by ironing

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

term of address for a man

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

in the near future

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Few words were spoken.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading When her lady seemed more composed, Amy stole away, for she feared to excite the notice of the other lodgers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

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From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

characterized by variety

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

at the time that

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading But I, that knew what harbour'd in that head, What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast, Honour the place that such a jewel bred, And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest!

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the assistance of Amy, however, she soon revived, and in a state of blissful exhaustion she wept freely on his shoulder.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Few words were spoken.

English architect (1746-1813)

From this reading _Lord Surrey on the Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt._ When Lady Nithsdale, after all the varied sufferings of many weeks, the painful excitement of the few preceding days, the agonising violence she had done to her feelings for the last twelve hours, at length found herself pressed to her husband's bosom, when she knew that she was supported by his arms, over-wrought nature gave way, and she fainted.