used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
Alice
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From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
alienatedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliəneɪtɪd/
socially disoriented
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
BreaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
DRYDENnounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
communicated in words
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
Greville
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From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
immediately past
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
remembrancesnounUS /rɪˈmembrənsɪz/
plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had since frequently sent to inquire after her health, and had expressed great delight when the last message, announcing her recovery, had reached him.
sleeping-room
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From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They replied, that Lord Greville had conveyed her there insensible in his arms; and had summoned them in great agitation to her assistance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
look attentively
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Helen was the more surprised and pained by this neglect, as she knew he made frequent visits to the sick bed of old Alice, and she wept secretly and bitterly over this fresh proof of his alienated love.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
at the time that
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he came not himself to watch over her; and though the shock she had received, had brought on an alarming degree of fever, which confined her for several days to her room, he never visited her chamber.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Sorrow seems pleased to dwell with so much sweetness; And now and then a melancholy smile Breaks loose like lightning on a winter's night And shows a moment's day.”--_DRYDEN_ On the succeeding morning, when Lady Greville recovered sufficiently from a succession of fainting fits to collect her remembrances of the dreadful cause of her illness, she eagerly demanded of her attendants in what manner, and by whom, she had been placed in her usual sleeping-room.
