Chapter XL · Chapter 40

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

plural of “accompaniment” — an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

later than; following

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

in the past

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

(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 little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

extreme mental distress

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

a small house with a single story

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

a female human offspring

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

dearly loved

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

well in the past; former

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

wanted intensely

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading She echoes in her own heart, "not a pity, not not a pity!"

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

a state of high honor

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

worthy of religious veneration

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She echoes in her own heart, "not a pity, not not a pity!"

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

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From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

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From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

a boy or man

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

not any; not one

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

the middle of the day

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

plural of “outburst” — an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She echoes in her own heart, "not a pity, not not a pity!"

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

plural of “palpitation” — a rapid and irregular heart beat

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

by chance

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

on the contrary

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

happen or occur again

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

sorrowful through loss or deprivation

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

not in physical motion

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

carry out

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are no outbursts of anguish in the presence of the hallowed dead, but a calmness that speaks of the hope of a resurrection.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

in the direction of

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

devoid of feeling for others

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

directed up

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

at the time that

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

belonging to which person

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

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From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

possessive form of “willies” — feelings of uneasiness

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The little room was darkened, and the still form was freed from all its pains--no more fear of the ridicule of an unfeeling world--no more struggling upward toward a tottering eminence--no more sighings after a higher sympathy than a narrow sphere can insure--no more tremblings and palpitations lest the desired good vanish from the sight--no more sinning nor sorrowing; but the quiet figure lay peaceful and still beneath the pure covering, with the bright flowers above and loving hearts around.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Oh! no; the pity now is all for the high-born lad, whose privileges are all wasted and perverted, and could she choose for herself one of these two lives, she would not hesitate to take the lowly cottage on the plain, with all its sad inconveniences and distasteful accompaniments, with the exalted Christian mind, rather than the glory, and beauty, and ease of the great house, with the weakened intellect and the brutish soul.

a late time of life

From this reading The mother and her daughter are alone with the departed, and, as they look upon his placid features, Kittie recalls the time when she met him, years ago, in the scorching noontide heat, and contrasted his forlorn and pitiable condition with the pampered and luxurious state of her cousin Willie, and, as her mother's words recur to her, "Perhaps not a pity that he has not Willie's blessings, dear Kittie."