used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BITTER CUP.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
afflictionsnounUS /əˈflɪkʃənz/
plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
(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, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
have
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading A BITTER CUP.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A BITTER CUP.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
faminenounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
only a very short time before
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
Harold
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From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
Harold's
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From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
how
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From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
immediately past
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
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 It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
something that is lost
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
engage in
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
subject to death
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
Robin'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
a state of acute pain
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
carry out
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
transformverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrm/
subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Harold's was a strong, firm spirit, but it could hardly bear up under the accumulated afflictions which had so suddenly been heaped upon him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT is now time to return to Harold, and those whom circumstances had placed under his care.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All, indeed, would have been calmly endured, but for the last crushing weight of anguish caused by the loss of his brother.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was terrible to make a calculation as to how long Robin's youth, fine constitution, and brave spirit would be able to maintain a lingering struggle against famine, heat, and thirst—how long it would take to transform the suffering mortal into the rejoicing saint.
