touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was surprised himself when he looked in the glass at the change which had come over him.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING GROUND.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was surprised himself when he looked in the glass at the change which had come over him.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
Girdlestone's
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From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He was surprised himself when he looked in the glass at the change which had come over him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading BREAKING GROUND.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
heart-weary
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From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was surprised himself when he looked in the glass at the change which had come over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
how
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From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
inefficacynoun
a lack of efficacy
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was surprised himself when he looked in the glass at the change which had come over him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
moralistsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪsts/
plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
not any; not one
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was surprised himself when he looked in the glass at the change which had come over him.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
stoicaladjective
seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was surprised himself when he looked in the glass at the change which had come over him.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
trader'snounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
possessive form of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The long fight against impending misfortune had shattered his iron constitution and weakened him both in body and in mind.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
at the time that
From this reading He was surprised himself when he looked in the glass at the change which had come over him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In spite of John Girdlestone's temporary satisfaction and the stoical face which he presented to the world, it is probable that in the whole of London there was no more unhappy and heart-weary man.
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading It was remarked upon 'Change how much he had aged of late, and moralists commented upon the vanity and inefficacy of the wealth which could not smooth the wrinkles from the great trader's haggard visage.
