AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
brotherlyadjectiveUS /ˈbrʌðərli/
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
dreamersnounUS /ˈdriːmərz/
plural of “dreamer” — someone who is dreaming
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
goadedadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊdɪd/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
HelpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
Hilda
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From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
inaudiblyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbli/
in an inaudible manner
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
Kenyon
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From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
Miriam
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From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
remotenessnounUS /riˈmoʊtnəs/
the property of being remote
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
SCULPTOR'S
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From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
StandingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
STUDIOnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
voicelessadjectiveUS /ˈvɔɪsləs/
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A SCULPTOR’S STUDIO About this period, Miriam seems to have been goaded by a weary restlessness that drove her abroad on any errand or none.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading She went one morning to visit Kenyon in his studio, whither he had invited her to see a new statue, on which he had staked many hopes, and which was now almost completed in the clay.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next to Hilda, the person for whom Miriam felt most affection and confidence was Kenyon; and in all the difficulties that beset her life, it was her impulse to draw near Hilda for feminine sympathy, and the sculptor for brotherly counsel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Standing on the utmost verge of that dark chasm, she might stretch out her hand, and never clasp a hand of theirs; she might strive to call out, “Help, friends! help!” but, as with dreamers when they shout, her voice would perish inaudibly in the remoteness that seemed such a little way.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was to little purpose that she approached the edge of the voiceless gulf between herself and them.
