1795
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From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
accountableadjectiveUS /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
liable to account for one's actions
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
calmestadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːməst/
superlative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
dishonoured
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From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
inhumanly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _[London, Nov.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
NovnounUS /noʊv/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _[London, Nov.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
and nothing more
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
at the time that
From this reading 1795] Sunday Morning._ I have only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
