used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
Aaron'snounUS /ˈerənz/
possessive form of “aaron” — United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
amassedverbUS /əˈmæst/
past form of “amass” — collect or gather
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
without doubt or question
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
intentionally conceived
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
power to direct or determine
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
Dr
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From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
come to pass
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
jeopardizedverbUS /ˈdʒepərdaɪzd/
past form of “jeopardize” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
not any; not one
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
Others
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From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
by chance
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
cut with a saw
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
stingsnounUS /stɪŋz/
plural of “sting” — a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the course of a few days all these things were to happen, and although on the day following that on which so great an honor had been paid to him he did not realize that ruin stared him in the face, he was sufficiently conscious that more than one sword was hanging over his head.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not the only cloud that threatened Aaron's fortunes and happiness.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading His fair reputation was in danger, the honorable edifice he had built for himself was tottering, the wealth he had amassed was jeopardized by circumstances over which he had no control.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Others were ready to burst, and in the gathering storm he saw, not too clearly, perhaps, the peril in which he stood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading But mere worldly misfortune was a trifle in comparison with the stings of his conscience and with a sting as bitter which he learned from the lips of Dr. Roberts.
