affrightnoun
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEFT IN THE LURCH.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
go away from a place
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading LEFT IN THE LURCH.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
LURCHverbUS /lɜːrtʃ/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading LEFT IN THE LURCH.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
prognosticationsnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “prognostication” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEFT IN THE LURCH.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But I could not help sending now and then uneasy glances beyond the tomb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
at the time that
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
in or at the place that
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The simple pain of dying did not affright me; nor had I much reluctance to leave the world, where there was little that had any charm for me.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though I remained an invalid, there were times when I revived, and almost flattered myself that I might yet, in spite of the prognostications of my physician, recover.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was still comparatively young, and I did not precisely like the thought of dying.
