used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
a line of approach
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
the act of burning something
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
consumesverbUS /kənˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
destroysverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪz/
third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
dwellsverbUS /dwelz/
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
at any time
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
high-mindedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
immediately past
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
maniacnounUS /ˈmeɪniæk/
an insane person
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
pervertsnounUS /ˈpɜːrvərts/
plural of “pervert” — a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
ragesnounUS /ˈreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The flame that is kindled by Heaven burns brightly and steadily to the last, its object great and superior, sustained by principle, and incapable of change.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
unsupportedadjectiveUS /ənsəˈpɔːrtɪd/
not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, when the flame is unsupported by these pure feelings, it rages and consumes us, burns up and destroys every noble hope, perverts the mind, and fills with craft and falsehood every avenue to the heart.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
at the time that
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then that which was a paradise, becomes a hell; and the victim of its power, a maniac and a fiend.
which person or people
From this reading They know not the force of passion, who have not felt it—they know not the agony of guilt, who have not plunged into its burning gulf, and trembled there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Love, though, when guilty, the parent of every crime, springs forth in the noblest hearts, and dwells ever with the generous and the high-minded.
