used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
eagerly desirous
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading To me George Irving seemed two beings.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
give a description of
From this reading Need I describe them?
detestationnoun
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading To me George Irving seemed two beings.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading To me George Irving seemed two beings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
held dear
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To me George Irving seemed two beings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Need I describe them?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
by chance
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To me George Irving seemed two beings.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
not in physical motion
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Need I describe them?
in or at that place or location
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To me George Irving seemed two beings.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I spent a most anxious night, my heart racked by a thousand wild emotions.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Has any human being the power of conveying to another in words the storm of jealousy, compassion, rage, and love that filled my bosom?
the act of creating written works
From this reading I know that there is a great want of dignity in acknowledging that I still loved this man, that I could for an instant think of him without virtuous detestation; but I am writing of a human heart as it was, not, perhaps, as it should have been.
