used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
extreme mental distress
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
breast-pin
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From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
commissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
only a very short time before
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
heart-breaking
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From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
Isa
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From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
not any; not one
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
a male human offspring
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
St
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From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
TEMPTERnoun
a person who tempts others
From this reading THE TEMPTER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPTER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
waivedverbUS /weɪvd/
past form of “waive” — do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
showing sorrow
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
at the time that
From this reading When Albert was brought before the commissioner, he waived examination, and was committed to await the session of the district court.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This interview with her son shook her weak understanding to its foundations, and for days afterward Isa devoted her whole time to diverting her from the accumulation of troubled thoughts and memories that filled her with anguish--an anguish against the weight of which her feeble nature could offer no supports.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Albert was conveyed to St. Paul, but not until he had had one heart-breaking interview with his mother.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The poor woman had spent nearly an hour dressing herself to go to him, for she was so shaken with agitation and blinded with weeping, that she could hardly tie a ribbon or see that her breast-pin was in the right place.
