used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
how long something has existed
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "You cannot be aware of its results, Julia."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You cannot be aware of its results, Julia."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
for the reason that
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
exhale hard
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
cause to be bored
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
cannot
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From this reading "You cannot be aware of its results, Julia."
chidings
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From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
deem to be
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
Ennismore's
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From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
an old word for “before”
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
set up or found
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
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From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
Julia
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From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
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 Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
PhilistinenounUS /ˈfɪləstiːn/
a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
prostrated
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From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "You cannot be aware of its results, Julia."
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
stoningnounUS /ˈstoʊnɪŋ/
the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
subjectingverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
unbornadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈbɔːrn/
not yet brought into existence
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
Wetheral's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was in vain he urged Julia to pause ere she committed herself, and became the wife of a sickly husband.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir John Wetheral's conference with Julia was of long duration, for he found her prepared with a hundred arguments, which bore down every objection: it was Samson stoning the Philistine, and every blow told upon her antagonist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear papa, that is one material reason for my acceptance; I am very much interested in poor Lord Ennismore's sufferings, and you would not wish me to desert an unfortunate man because Providence has afflicted him."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "My child, consider your own health, and the health of the unborn: beware of undertaking the situation of nurse at your age, and subjecting yourself to the irritable chidings of a man weighed down with disease, and prostrated in mind by its effects."
