adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
ALMERIC'S
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From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Still, the outlook pleased the eye, nor was the chamber itself lacking in liveliness.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
deadenverbUS /ˈdedən/
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Still, the outlook pleased the eye, nor was the chamber itself lacking in liveliness.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
FatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
gaming-table
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From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
gnarledadjectiveUS /nɑːrld/
used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Still, the outlook pleased the eye, nor was the chamber itself lacking in liveliness.
Julia
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From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Still, the outlook pleased the eye, nor was the chamber itself lacking in liveliness.
lassitudenoun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
livelinessnounUS /ˈlaɪvlinəs/
general activity and motion
From this reading Still, the outlook pleased the eye, nor was the chamber itself lacking in liveliness.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
LORDnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
Olney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Still, the outlook pleased the eye, nor was the chamber itself lacking in liveliness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Fatigue of body and lassitude of mind, the natural consequences of the passion and excitement of her adventure, combined to deaden her faculties.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Still, the outlook pleased the eye, nor was the chamber itself lacking in liveliness.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
SUITverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
thorn-trees
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From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The room to which poor puzzled Mrs. Olney had hastily consigned her looked over a sunny stretch of park, sprinkled with gnarled thorn-trees that poorly filled the places of the oaks and chestnuts which the gaming-table had consumed.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading LORD ALMERIC'S SUIT When Julia awoke in the morning, without start or shock, to the dreary consciousness of all she had lost, she was still under the influence of the despair which had settled on her spirits overnight, and had run like a dark stain through her troubled dreams.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading She rose aching in all her limbs--yet most at heart--and wearily dressed herself; but neither saw nor heeded the objects round her.
