used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
the state of being absent
From this reading GRIEF AT GEROME'S ABSENCE--TURCHI'S HYPOCRISY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRIEF AT GEROME'S ABSENCE--TURCHI'S HYPOCRISY.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Her head rested upon her clasped hands.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
expressibleadjective
capable of being expressed
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
GEROME'S
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From this reading GRIEF AT GEROME'S ABSENCE--TURCHI'S HYPOCRISY.
a young female
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading GRIEF AT GEROME'S ABSENCE--TURCHI'S HYPOCRISY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her head rested upon her clasped hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her head rested upon her clasped hands.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
HYPOCRISYnounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading GRIEF AT GEROME'S ABSENCE--TURCHI'S HYPOCRISY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
prie-Dieunoun
low bench for kneeling on
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Her head rested upon her clasped hands.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
TURCHI'S
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From this reading GRIEF AT GEROME'S ABSENCE--TURCHI'S HYPOCRISY.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her head rested upon her clasped hands.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
showing sorrow
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had been weeping bitterly; for there were traces of tears upon the _prie-Dieu_.
Werve
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From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Mary Van De Werve was in her own apartment, kneeling before a silver crucifix; she seemed bowed down by a weight of woe.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Had a stranger surprised the young girl in this attitude, he might have thought that sleep had overpowered her during prayer; but the gasping breath and heaving chest sufficiently attested that she had not sunk in sleep, but that she was plunged in an expressible sorrow.
