used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
for the reason that
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
chastenedverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsənd/
past form of “chasten” — censure severely
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But resignation, my child--resignation!
carefully weighed
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
dearly loved
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
emanating from God
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
accept an excuse for
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
how
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From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
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 Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
and nothing more
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
peevishadjectiveUS /ˈpiːvɪʃ/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading But resignation, my child--resignation!
saintedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntɪd/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that at times I considered there was little excuse for this neglect; but I have been chastened, greatly chastened for such suspicion.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading A divine Providence has torn from me the jewel which I failed to value, and I must now wander alone through this valley of tears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "’My dear,’ he would begin, ’if only we could foresee the future, how differently should we act!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Many a time have I felt peevish and irritable because your sainted mother was unable to fulfil those duties which her station in life required.
