used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
anew
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
Aubrey
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From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
Aubrey's
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From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
of short duration or distance
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
enervatingadjective
causing debilitation
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
to come or go into
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
yet to be or coming
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
How
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From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
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 How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
not any; not one
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
be obedient to
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
unmingledadjective
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The enervating effects of _inactivity_ upon the physical structure and energies of mankind, few can have failed to observe.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
wanting in physical strength
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aubrey's sudden plunge into the cold and deep stream of trouble, had--the first shock over--served, as it were, to brace his nerves.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading 'Tis at such a time, and on such an occasion, that the temper and quality of the soul are tried; whether it be weak in seeming strength, or strong in seeming weakness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
which person or people
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In such a point of view, let me hope that the situation of Aubrey, one of deepening difficulty and danger--the issue of which, hid in the darkness of the future, no earthly intelligence could predict--will excite in the thoughtful reader an anxiety not unmingled with confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How many are there, walking with smiling complacent confidence along the flowery bank, who, if suddenly bidden to strip and enter, would turn pale and tremble as they reluctantly prepared to obey the stern mandate; and, after a convulsive shudder, a faint shriek, a brief struggle, disappear from the surface, paralyzed, never to be seen again!
