used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
(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 It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
terminate
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
dearly loved
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
give a description of
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
psychological suffering
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
Farewel
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From this reading Farewel!
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
Harriot
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From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading _Myra_ to Mrs. _Holmes_.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
held dear
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Myra_ to Mrs. _Holmes_.
MuteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
Myra
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From this reading _Myra_ to Mrs. _Holmes_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
to provide what someone needs in order to live
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
carry out
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Myra_ to Mrs. _Holmes_.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
except if; if not
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her constitution at best is feeble; her present illness is therefore attended with more danger—Unless a speedy alteration should take place, the physician has little hopes of her recovery.—Heaven preserve us!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is impossible to communicate the distressed situation of _Harriot_—Expression is inadequate to give you an idea of our meeting.—I called her my friend—my sister—She always loved me—but joy and affection gave way to passion—Her speech refused its office— Sorrow in all its pomp was there, Mute and magnificent without a tear.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SHE had gained a sister—she had lost a lover—a burst of joy would suddenly break from her, but it was of short duration—and was succeeded by pangs of exquisite distress—nature was unable to support it, and she fainted under the weight of severe conflict.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Boston._ IN what words shall I describe to you, my dear friend, the misery that has suddenly overwhelmed us!
