used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And Christianity has its heroes still!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
beholds
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From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading "And Christianity has its heroes still!
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
GoreverbUS /ɡɔːr/
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And Christianity has its heroes still!
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "And Christianity has its heroes still!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
How
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From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
INVALIDnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading THE INVALID.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "And Christianity has its heroes still!
martyr's
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From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
preparesverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
not in physical motion
From this reading "And Christianity has its heroes still!
a state of acute pain
From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INVALID.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
the act of testing something
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "How beautiful is constancy under intense suffering!" observed Mrs. Gore.
at the time that
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading I believe," added she, glancing at the invalid on the sofa, "that when the trial of sickness and pain is borne with meekness, cheerfulness, and perfect resignation, God beholds the martyr's spirit in His servant, and prepares the martyr's crown!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would be a comfort to think that," said poor Percy, and sighed.
