used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
completely unclothed
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Several months have elapsed since the battle of Timmimun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
death'snounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
true confidential information
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Several months have elapsed since the battle of Timmimun.
divisible by two
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
at any time
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
farawayadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrəˈweɪ/
very far away in space or time
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
intense and profound fear
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
held dear
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
engage in
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
Maupas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Several months have elapsed since the battle of Timmimun.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
mournersnounUS /ˈmɔːrnərz/
plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
of an obscure nature
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
having official authority or sanction
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
on one occasion
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
and nothing more
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several months have elapsed since the battle of Timmimun.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Several months have elapsed since the battle of Timmimun.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
Timmimun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several months have elapsed since the battle of Timmimun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Of the two mourners at Le Maupas, one has grown a little more bent and her smile, already, so rare and faint has vanished for ever.
precisely as stated
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They think themselves happy in their very misery, if they can but know the exact truth, if death’s mysterious horror can be banished, which tortures their hearts by day and haunts their pillows by night.
which person or people
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading JEAN What would not those who have been stricken by the grief of some faraway disaster give to hear about their loved one from some witness of the fatal scene, to learn the details of the tragedy, known to them only through the bare outlines of the official despatch--even though these details should open their wounds afresh and make their tears flow once more?
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The other has remained upright and proud, but heedless of her youth has resigned herself bitterly and hopelessly to the flight of time.
