used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
(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 After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
endeavoured
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From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading 'I understand,' said he,--'it is enough, say no more.'
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I understand,' said he,--'it is enough, say no more.'
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
the quality of being humane
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I understand,' said he,--'it is enough, say no more.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I understand,' said he,--'it is enough, say no more.'
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
a particular point in time
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'I understand,' said he,--'it is enough, say no more.'
subject to death
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
not any; not one
From this reading 'I understand,' said he,--'it is enough, say no more.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I understand,' said he,--'it is enough, say no more.'
Identical; not different.
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
express in words
From this reading 'I understand,' said he,--'it is enough, say no more.'
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He remained immovable in the same attitude for an hour, and no consolation which I endeavoured to afford him seemed to reach his ears, far less his heart.
get rid of
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading A mortal paleness spread itself over his face, his strength failed him, and he sunk into a seat.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading 'I understand,' said he,--'it is enough, say no more.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His look was fixed, and the expression such that I began to fear for his reason; he did not shed a tear, and his countenance manifested so hopeless, so profound, so sublime a sorrow, that at the moment he appeared a being of a nature superior to humanity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a short interval of suspense, with every caution which my own sorrow suggested, I deprived him of all hope of the child's recovery.
