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Chapter XIX
Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them. LONGFELLOW. THE days glided by. Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands. She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.”
an old word for “to”
From this reading “Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.”
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From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
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From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
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From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
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From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
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From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE days glided by.
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From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
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From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
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From this reading She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
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From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
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From this reading THE days glided by.
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From this reading She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
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From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
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From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE days glided by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
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From this reading LONGFELLOW.
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From this reading She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
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From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Betty, always occupied and busy, did not find time heavy on her hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
an old word for “to”
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
at the time that
From this reading Terrible News Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us, Crushes to earth our hope, and under the earth, in the graveyard— Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children, Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She corresponded with Mr. Russell, and his letters were her great delight.
