used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
(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 All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Gray was silent and sad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
on or to one side
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
permission to do something
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
EXCEEDINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mr. Gray was silent and sad.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
how
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From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
Hubert
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From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
something that is lost
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
a particular point in time
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gray was silent and sad.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
the act of departing politely
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
continue talking
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Mr. Gray was silent and sad.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Mr. Gray was silent and sad.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOD, MY EXCEEDING JOY A heavy cloud hung over the house for days.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As to the latter, sharp as was her grief at the thought of parting with her brother, her love for God was stronger, and she did not hesitate for a moment in her consent that he should go.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
waivedverbUS /weɪvd/
past form of “waive” — do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Gray was silent and sad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All attempts to renew the conversation of that painful Thursday morning were waived aside.
Winifred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hubert was at a loss to know how to proceed with his project, but he and Winifred gave themselves to diligent prayer.
