used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
have
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
blistersnounUS /ˈblɪstərz/
plural of “blister” — a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
Catesby
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From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE CLOSE OF THE REBELLION.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
emanating from God
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
the organ of sight
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
fellow-sufferers
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From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
let have
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
be the source of pain
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
immersionnounUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrʒən/
sinking until covered completely with water
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
for more time
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLOSE OF THE REBELLION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
REBELLIONnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading THE CLOSE OF THE REBELLION.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
Rookwood
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From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
shockinglyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋli/
extremely
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLOSE OF THE REBELLION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
unseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Unable longer to endure the agony occasioned by his scorched visage, Catesby called for a bucket of water, and plunged his head into it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rookwood having been carried into the open air, had by this time regained his consciousness; Percy was shockingly injured, his hair and eyebrows burnt, his skin blackened and swollen with unseemly blisters, and the sight of one eye entirely destroyed; while John Grant, though a degree less hurt than his companions, presented a grim and ghastly appearance.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading In fact, the four sufferers looked as if they had just escaped from some unearthly place of torment, and were doomed henceforth to bear the brand of Divine wrath on their countenances.
