the state of being absent
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
(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 His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading The return of the emperor did not allay the discontent of the public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
barbaritynounUS /bɑːrˈbærəti/
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
have
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
brought into existence
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
BOWDLERnoun
English editor who in 1818 published an expurgated edition of the works of Shakespeare (1754-1825)
From this reading BOWDLER.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
travel across or pass over
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
CrueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
curbingnounUS /ˈkɜːrbɪŋ/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The return of the emperor did not allay the discontent of the public.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The return of the emperor did not allay the discontent of the public.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The return of the emperor did not allay the discontent of the public.
enervateverb
weaken mentally or morally
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
favourites
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From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
of an obscure nature
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The return of the emperor did not allay the discontent of the public.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The return of the emperor did not allay the discontent of the public.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
rapacitynoun
extreme gluttony
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The return of the emperor did not allay the discontent of the public.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
SealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
unfeelingadjectiveUS /ənˈfiːlɪŋ/
devoid of feeling for others
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Cruelty seemed born of luxury; whatever could enervate the soul or corrupt the heart being united with the most unfeeling barbarity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His frivolous pursuits, his ridiculous triumphal entry, disgusted all; and, far from curbing by his own authority the rapacity of his favourites, his presence gave the signal for renewing those crimes which had been perpetrated under his name during his absence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Child of heaven, by me restored, Love thy Saviour, serve thy Lord; Sealed with that mysterious name, Bear thy cross, and scorn the shame.”
