Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
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From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Insignificant indeed the terrors of the empire to one who had seen the terrors of the Almighty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At four o'clock the Marshal of the Empire came to lead him to his trial.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
make calm or still
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At four o'clock the Marshal of the Empire came to lead him to his trial.
costsnounUS /kɑːsts/
pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
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From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Insignificant indeed the terrors of the empire to one who had seen the terrors of the Almighty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At four o'clock the Marshal of the Empire came to lead him to his trial.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Insignificant indeed the terrors of the empire to one who had seen the terrors of the Almighty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At four o'clock the Marshal of the Empire came to lead him to his trial.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
how
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From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Insignificant indeed the terrors of the empire to one who had seen the terrors of the Almighty.
InsignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Insignificant indeed the terrors of the empire to one who had seen the terrors of the Almighty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
take somebody somewhere
From this reading At four o'clock the Marshal of the Empire came to lead him to his trial.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading At four o'clock the Marshal of the Empire came to lead him to his trial.
not any; not one
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At four o'clock the Marshal of the Empire came to lead him to his trial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Insignificant indeed the terrors of the empire to one who had seen the terrors of the Almighty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Insignificant indeed the terrors of the empire to one who had seen the terrors of the Almighty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
principalitiesnounUS /ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtiz/
plural of “principality” — territory ruled by a prince
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Insignificant indeed the terrors of the empire to one who had seen the terrors of the Almighty.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
carry out
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Insignificant indeed the terrors of the empire to one who had seen the terrors of the Almighty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
the act of testing something
From this reading At four o'clock the Marshal of the Empire came to lead him to his trial.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But his real hour of trial was over, and calm and joyful Dr. Luther passed through the crowded streets to the imperial presence.
which person or people
From this reading Ah, how little those who follow know the agony it costs to take the first step, to venture on the perilous ground no human soul around has tried!
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Petty indeed are the assaults of flesh and blood to him who has withstood principalities and powers, and the hosts of the prince of darkness.