used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
anew
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
terminate
From this reading EXPERIENCE Winifred's heart did not break.
lacking funds
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
broken-hearted
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From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading EXPERIENCE Winifred's heart did not break.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading EXPERIENCE Winifred's heart did not break.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading EXPERIENCE Winifred's heart did not break.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
Hubert
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From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
not any; not one
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EXPERIENCE Winifred's heart did not break.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
with speed
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading It was not that she did not grieve, or that no void cried out again and again to be filled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hubert looked on, making mental notes as to what had happened, but asking no questions.
belonging to which person
From this reading Or, if it broke, it was quickly healed, for there dwelt in the house One whose office it is to bind up the broken-hearted.
Winifred's
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From this reading EXPERIENCE Winifred's heart did not break.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But she learned a paradox as the days went on: of an inexplicable peace beneath the sharpest pain, and of a buoyant joy that would not be held down by sorrow.
