used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AS WITH AN ENCHANTER’S WAND.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS WITH AN ENCHANTER’S WAND.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
Cawnpore
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From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
dearly loved
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
the act of departing
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
ENCHANTER'SnounUS /enˈtʃæntərz/
possessive form of “enchanter” — a sorcerer or magician
From this reading AS WITH AN ENCHANTER’S WAND.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
entrenchments
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From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
engage in
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
mementonounUS /mɪˈmentoʊ/
a reminder of past events
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
WANDnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading AS WITH AN ENCHANTER’S WAND.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the terrible night--a night full of hope for the starving, miserable people in the Cawnpore entrenchments--the little garrison were busy making preparation for their departure on the morrow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That is, such preparations as they could make, which, for the most part, consisted of gathering together the trifling remnants of their treasures.
which person or people
From this reading Through those dreary hours of darkness there was one who sat apart from his companions; he was weary and jaded, but sleep refused to visit him.
belonging to which person
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AS WITH AN ENCHANTER’S WAND.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Here, a treasured portrait was carefully stowed away; there, a lock of hair cut by loving hands from the head of some dear one, whose earthly troubles were ended, was wrapped up and placed between the leaves of a well-worn Bible, so that it might serve in future time as a sorrowful memento of that awful siege.
