used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
detestationnoun
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
dishonoured
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From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
Emily
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From this reading Such was the fate of Miss Emily Melville.
at any time
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
communicated in words
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
Falkland
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From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Such was the fate of Miss Emily Melville.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading Such was the fate of Miss Emily Melville.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
the force of workers available
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Such was the fate of Miss Emily Melville.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such was the fate of Miss Emily Melville.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
express in words
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the fate of Miss Emily Melville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such was the fate of Miss Emily Melville.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
Tyrrel
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From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very attendants upon this house of oppression, for the scene was acted upon too public a stage not to be generally understood, expressed their astonishment and disgust at his unparalleled cruelty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the fate of Miss Emily Melville.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If such were the feelings of men bred to the commission of injustice, it is difficult to say what must have been those of Mr. Falkland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps tyranny never exhibited a more painful memorial of the detestation in which it deserves to be held.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading The idea irresistibly excited in every spectator of the scene, was that of regarding Mr. Tyrrel as the most diabolical wretch that had ever dishonoured the human form.
