adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
Audley's
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From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE CHESS-PLAYER'S BATTLE.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
CHESS-PLAYER'S
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From this reading THE CHESS-PLAYER'S BATTLE.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
Dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
Fernando
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From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
HelpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
ItselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
sinner's
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From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
sitting-room
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From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
Southeynoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
tardier
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From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHESS-PLAYER'S BATTLE.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Dost thou believe, he said, that Grace Itself can reach this grief?
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
Travis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
unbeliefnoun
a rejection of belief
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
woefuladjectiveUS /ˈwoʊfəl/
affected by or full of grief or woe
From this reading With a feeble voice and a woeful eye-- "Lord, I believe," was the sinner's reply, "Help Thou mine unbelief."' _Southey._ By the beginning of the Christmas holidays, Fernando Travis was able to lie on a couch in Mr. Audley's sitting-room.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His recovery was even tardier than had been expected, partly from the shock, and partly from the want of vigour of the tropical constitution: and he still seemed to be a great way from walking, though there was no reason to fear that the power would not return.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading His father wrote, preparing for a journey to Oregon, and seemed perfectly satisfied, and he was becoming very much at home with his host.
