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Darnley

Chapter IX

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I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.
In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.
And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.
His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.
But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Darnley

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Darnley is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.
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In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.
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And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.
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His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.
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But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

evasion noun US /ɪˈveɪʒən/

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

From this reading “And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.”

menaces noun US /ˈmenəsɪz/

plural of “menace” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading “His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.”

omit verb US /oʊˈmɪt/

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading “But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.”

resonant adjective US /ˈrezənənt/

characterized by resonance

From this reading “In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.”

retake verb US /ˈriːˈteɪk/

take back by force, as after a battle

From this reading “His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.”

scan verb US /skæn/

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading “I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.”

teeming adjective US /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

abundantly filled with especially living things

From this reading “In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.”

Teems verb US /tiːmz/

third-person singular of “teem” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading “I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Too gross adverb + adjective

In this reading “I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.”

goes on verb + particle counted as “go on”

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

In this reading “And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.”

from the window preposition + article + noun counted as “from … window”

In this reading “In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.”

great length adjective + noun

In this reading “And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.”

fell from verb + particle

In this reading “In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.”

All words in this reading · 137

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

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 I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/

aroused or activated

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

breastsnounUS /brests/

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

Cesar

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From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/

the human act of creating

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

evasionnounUS /ɪˈveɪʒən/

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

fellverbUS /fel/

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

Groby

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From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/

before any deductions

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

how

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From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/

cause to arise

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

Jekin

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From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

KnowsnounUS /noʊz/

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

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 But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

menacesnounUS /ˈmenəsɪz/

plural of “menace” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

Payan

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From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/

characterized by resonance

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

retakeverbUS /ˈriːˈteɪk/

take back by force, as after a battle

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

scanverbUS /skæn/

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

schemesnounUS /skiːmz/

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/

inspiring awe

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

abundantly filled with especially living things

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

TeemsverbUS /tiːmz/

third-person singular of “teem” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

TooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And the same chapter goes on at great length to detail all that Sir Payan did and said upon making the discovery of his prisoners' evasion.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/

communicated in words

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

Vonderbrugius

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From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading His fury, his menaces, his orders, his promises to those who should retake them, are all described fully, and in very sublime language by Professor Vonderbrugius.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

Wileton

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But nevertheless we shall omit them, as well as the long account by which they are preceded of the strange and curious ceremonies employed by Sir Cesar to ascertain the event of many dark schemes that were then revolving in the breasts of men; and we think that the reasons which induce us to leave out all those curious particulars, will fully justify our so doing in the opinion of our readers.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading In the original history here follows a long chapter describing how Sir Payan Wileton, sitting in deep and earnest consultation with Sir Cesar, the magician, regarding the teeming future, was only awakened to a full sense of the present by the very resonant "Oh!" uttered by Jekin Groby as he fell from the window.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I do believe it: the common world Teems out with things we know not; and our mind, Too gross for us to scan the mighty whole, Knows not how busy all creation is.

Chapter 9 of Darnley by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James holds 64 sentences, grouped into 13 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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