used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "We've asked Mr. Lester to help us," he added.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "We've asked Mr. Lester to help us," he added.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
make calm or still
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
death of a person
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We've asked Mr. Lester to help us," he added.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
heightenverbUS /ˈhaɪtən/
become more extreme
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "We've asked Mr. Lester to help us," he added.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
Lester
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From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
and nothing more
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
with speed
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is Mr. Lester, Mrs. Lawrence," said our junior, quickly, and placed a chair for her.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time alone could grave those lines of calm endurance, could give to the eyes that look of quiet resignation, to the mouth that curve of patient suffering; and only a deep spiritual faith could preserve and heighten the sweetness and gentleness of a countenance so marked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We've asked Mr. Lester to help us," he added.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
We've
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From this reading "We've asked Mr. Lester to help us," he added.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
which person or people
From this reading A Strange Message I guessed in a breath who she was, and my heart went out to her in instant pity.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet a second glance told me that it was not the shadow of this recent sorrow which lay across her face.
