Abbessnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
the act of burning something
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
dearly loved
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
the act of departing
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
god'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
haplessadjectiveUS /ˈhæpləs/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
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 But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
MASAGO
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From this reading MASAGO TAKES THE REINS.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
go across or through
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
perplexities
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From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
quiltsnounUS /kwɪlts/
plural of “quilt” — bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
REINSnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading MASAGO TAKES THE REINS.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
soul-racking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading MASAGO TAKES THE REINS.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MASAGO TAKES THE REINS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
unforgivingadjectiveUS /ənfərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading That unfortunate maiden had never recovered the effect of the dreadful day,--the massacre of her dear ones,--her parents' departure, unforgiving.
unrequitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈkwaɪtɪd/
not returned in kind
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was deeply thankful for the god's decision,--that her prayers had been heard and answered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now it came to pass that after the mental torture she had endured, the soul-racking perplexities, the days of prayer and nights of vigil, the strong frame of the Abbess gave way under her burthen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading But her body was worn out--the lamp was burning low, and she was compelled to remain in her chamber, wrapped in many quilts, with Mine, hapless victim of unrequited love, in anxious attendance on her.
