adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
Almah
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From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
CEREMONYnounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading That hope, however, was but faint.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
fiendsnounUS /fiːndz/
plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That hope, however, was but faint.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
joms
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From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
Kosek
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From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
Mista
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From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
pervertedadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrtɪd/
(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
SeparatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
SEPARATIONnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading All that I suffered in my present condition she too was suffering--and from this there was no possibility of escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps her surroundings were even worse, and her sufferings keener; for who could tell what these people might inflict in their strange and perverted impulses?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading THE CEREMONY OF SEPARATION Separated from Almah, surrounded by foul fiends, in darkness and the shadow of death, with the baleful prospect of the Mista Kosek, it was mine to endure the bitterest anguish and despair; and in me these feelings were all the worse from the thought that Almah was in a similar state, and was enduring equal woes.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Many joms passed, and there was only one thing that sustained me--the hope of seeing Almah yet again, though it were but for a moment.
