filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
(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 The mansion-house at White Cliffs was all but deserted.
all-sufficient
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From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mansion-house at White Cliffs was all but deserted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
give a benediction to
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The mansion-house at White Cliffs was all but deserted.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
CliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading The mansion-house at White Cliffs was all but deserted.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
contagionnounUS /kənˈteɪdʒən/
any disease easily transmitted by contact
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
densnounUS /denz/
plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The mansion-house at White Cliffs was all but deserted.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
psychological suffering
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
drossnounUS /drɔːs/
worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
feigningnounUS /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
pretending with intention to deceive
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PARAPHRASE FROM SCRIPTURE.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
coins made of gold
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
be the source of pain
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
mansion-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mansion-house at White Cliffs was all but deserted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
mulattonounUS /məˈlɑːtoʊ/
an offspring of a black and a white parent
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
and nothing more
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
PARAPHRASEnounUS /ˈperəfreɪz/
rewording for the purpose of clarification
From this reading PARAPHRASE FROM SCRIPTURE.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
refineverbUS /rəˈfaɪn/
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
sanctifyverbUS /ˈsæŋktəfaɪ/
render holy by means of religious rites
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
SCRIPTUREnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading PARAPHRASE FROM SCRIPTURE.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very house servants, pretty mulatto girls, more afraid of destroying their good looks than losing their lives, had retreated to their own dens, feigning illness as an excuse to keep out of the reach of contagion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mansion-house at White Cliffs was all but deserted.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
at the time that
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
a Caucasian
From this reading The mansion-house at White Cliffs was all but deserted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
wo
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From this reading When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow, For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
