Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His free and feeling heart revolted from arbitrary commands and selfishness.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading His free and feeling heart revolted from arbitrary commands and selfishness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
Boyvill
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From this reading Sir Boyvill quickened his pace; Neville followed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His free and feeling heart revolted from arbitrary commands and selfishness.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
despotismnounUS /ˈdespətɪzəm/
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
FalknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His free and feeling heart revolted from arbitrary commands and selfishness.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Sir Boyvill quickened his pace; Neville followed.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading His free and feeling heart revolted from arbitrary commands and selfishness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His free and feeling heart revolted from arbitrary commands and selfishness.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His free and feeling heart revolted from arbitrary commands and selfishness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Boyvill quickened his pace; Neville followed.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
Neville
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From this reading Sir Boyvill quickened his pace; Neville followed.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Sir Boyvill quickened his pace; Neville followed.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Sir Boyvill quickened his pace; Neville followed.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading His free and feeling heart revolted from arbitrary commands and selfishness.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading His free and feeling heart revolted from arbitrary commands and selfishness.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Boyvill quickened his pace; Neville followed.
hurting
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
tarnishedverbUS /ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
interact in a certain way
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
unfelt
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From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
which person or people
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is true that he had seen Falkner, and in the noble though tarnished grandeur of his countenance he had read the truth of the sad tale he related; and he could not treat him with the contempt Sir Boyvill evinced; to whom he was an image of the mind--unseen, unfelt.
people who are wounded
From this reading It was not only that his thoughts flew back, wounded and sore, to Elizabeth, and figured her agony, but he detested the fierce and vulgar revenge of his father.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He was still the same being who in his youth had been driven to the verge of insanity by the despotism of his father.
