adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading So Herminia found it.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
Herminia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/
intense and profound fear
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
insupportableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
leftnounUS /left/
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 No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
Merrick's
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From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Herminia found it.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
unbornadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈbɔːrn/
not yet brought into existence
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the child is her first one—when, besides the natural horror and agony of the situation, she has also to confront the unknown dangers of that new and dreaded experience—her plight is still more pitiable.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But when the widowed mother is one who has never been a wife—when in addition to all these pangs of bereavement and fear, she has further to face the contempt and hostility of a sneering world, as Herminia had to face it—then, indeed, her lot becomes well-nigh insupportable; it is almost more than human nature can bear up against.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading She might have died of grief and loneliness then and there, had it not been for the sudden and unexpected rousing of her spirit of opposition by Dr Merrick’s words.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading No position in life is more terrible to face than that of the widowed mother left alone in the world with her unborn baby.
