afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
(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 Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
Barker's
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From this reading The real griefs in old Mrs. Barker's life had been but few.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The real griefs in old Mrs. Barker's life had been but few.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CAME TO WEEP.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
consolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The real griefs in old Mrs. Barker's life had been but few.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
funeralsnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
griefs
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From this reading The real griefs in old Mrs. Barker's life had been but few.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The real griefs in old Mrs. Barker's life had been but few.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
hoververbUS /ˈhʌvər/
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
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 Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The real griefs in old Mrs. Barker's life had been but few.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
mantle-piece
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From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
not any; not one
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The real griefs in old Mrs. Barker's life had been but few.
saddestadjectiveUS /ˈsædəst/
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
be seated
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
move hurridly
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
stimulator
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From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAME TO WEEP.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
WEEPverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading CAME TO WEEP.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Beneath the mantle-piece there was no blaze, the weather being hot, so they could not sit down "and weep the fire out," but they could hover over old ashes and weep them wet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
at the time that
From this reading Margaret was feeding the chickens when this consoling stimulator of grief arrived, and what little sun was left, immediately went down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old Mrs. Barker, true to instinct, hastened to put on her saddest bonnet, kept in an old chest at the demand of funerals, and with all speed set out for the afflicted home.
