used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
in addition
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
Bannister's
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From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
for the reason that
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
consumation
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From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
Dale'snounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading This Doctor, with his unflinching logic and unrestrained zeal, was a nuisance.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
at any time
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
illsnounUS /ɪlz/
plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
immediately past
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading This Doctor, with his unflinching logic and unrestrained zeal, was a nuisance.
marringverbUS /ˈmɑːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “mar” — make imperfect
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading This Doctor, with his unflinching logic and unrestrained zeal, was a nuisance.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
on one occasion
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
onlooked
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From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
and nothing more
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
others
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From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
by chance
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
a human being
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
on the contrary
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
express in words
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
tenderer
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From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
unflinchingadjectiveUS /ənˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
not shrinking from danger
From this reading This Doctor, with his unflinching logic and unrestrained zeal, was a nuisance.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading This Doctor, with his unflinching logic and unrestrained zeal, was a nuisance.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
vivified
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From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So sensitive are we to the ills that others suffer that at times we feel almost a grudge against them for their persistence--however unwilling it be--in marring our perfect contentment; surely they could let us forget them for once in a way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
which person or people
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This Doctor, with his unflinching logic and unrestrained zeal, was a nuisance.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The reverend person who was of opinion that the bliss of the blessed would be increased and, so to say, vivified by the sight of the tortures of the damned, finds few supporters nowadays, perhaps because our tenderer feelings shrink from such a ruthless application of the doctrine that only by contemplating the worse can we enjoy the better; perhaps also because we are not so sure as he was that we should not be the onlooked rather than the onlookers if ever his picture came to be realized.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading =Dale's Own Opinion.= If ever our own fortune would allow us to be perfectly happy, the consumation is prevented and spoiled by the obstinately intruding unhappiness of others.
but in spite of that
From this reading This last was Dale Bannister's frame of mind as he lay, idly and yet not peacefully, on his sofa next morning.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading This Doctor, with his unflinching logic and unrestrained zeal, was a nuisance.
