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From this reading "LONDON, ENG., November 16th, 1873.
1873
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From this reading "LONDON, ENG., November 16th, 1873.
abatementnounUS /əˈbeɪtmənt/
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
(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 "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading --BYRON.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
ENG
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From this reading "LONDON, ENG., November 16th, 1873.
epidemicnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪk/
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
divisible by two
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
give expression to
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LULU TO HER MOTHER.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
how
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From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "LONDON, ENG., November 16th, 1873.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
LULUnounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading LULU TO HER MOTHER.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading LULU TO HER MOTHER.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
not any; not one
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading "LONDON, ENG., November 16th, 1873.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
the possibility of future success
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
not in physical motion
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
tamelyadverb
in a tame manner
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LULU TO HER MOTHER.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading "Even to the delicacy of their hands There was resemblance, such as true blood wears."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
produce a literary work
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear, dearest mother, whom I long so much to see that it seems impossible to write you, sitting tamely here, all that is in my heart, how can I express my grief and anxiety at hearing that you are still in that terribly stricken city, and that there seems no present prospect of the abatement of that awful epidemic?
