a cherished desire
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
(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 “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
Claudia
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From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
not accessible to view
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
make right or correct
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
death-pangs
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From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
how
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From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
licentiousadjectiveUS /laɪˈsentʃəs/
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
Lucia
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From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading MILTON.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
not any; not one
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
Nymphidius
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From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
Præfect
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From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
rendverb
tear or be torn violently
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
unbeliever
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From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
Unequallyadverb
in an unequal or partial manner
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading If the death-pangs of hope prevailed over the haughty spirit and manly strength of the Hebrew, how did they rend the softer bosom of the newly wedded bride united to the cruel, licentious Præfect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading No; the Christian wife of Nymphidius strove to correct his errors, and, though foiled in her attempt, concealed the crimes she could not soften.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “In my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”
yokedverbUS /joʊkt/
past form of “yoke” — become joined or linked together
From this reading Unequally yoked with an unbeliever, did Lucia Claudia betray by her manner to him in their domestic intercourse the greater horror and disgust with which the closer view of his character inspired her?
