used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
(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 In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
Bladensburg
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From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
clearsnounUS /klɪrz/
plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Incalculable is the power of the spirit over the flesh.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
harassingverbUS /hərˈæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
IncalculableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkælkjələbəl/
not able to be computed or enumerated
From this reading Incalculable is the power of the spirit over the flesh.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
interposed
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From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Incalculable is the power of the spirit over the flesh.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
MORAVIANadjectiveUS /mərˈeɪviən/
of or relating to the people or culture of Moravia
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Incalculable is the power of the spirit over the flesh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
oppressingverbUS /əˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Incalculable is the power of the spirit over the flesh.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Incalculable is the power of the spirit over the flesh.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
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 But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
in the near future
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Incalculable is the power of the spirit over the flesh.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
Thro
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From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the intense absorption of her soul by one hope, Catherine was carried above all consciousness of the excessive exertion, and all sense of the extreme fatigue that was oppressing and harassing her bodily powers almost to dissolution.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading But a watchful Providence, that had already thrice arrested her dreadful journey, now a fourth time interposed to compel her to rest.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thro’ waves, thro’ storms and clouds He gently clears thy way, Trust thou his grace—so shall the night Soon end in joyous day.—MORAVIAN.
at the time that
From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had parted with her escort, when past the British outposts, beyond Bladensburg.
