Every word is available to listen to. 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 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.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
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.
air
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
appearancenounUS /ˈappearance/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
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.
bear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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/
made dark by burning or soot made dark by soot, burning, or black marks
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.
blisters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
brand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
bucket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
burnt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
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.
called
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
carried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
CLOSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CLOSE OF THE REBELLION.
companions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
consciousness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
countenances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
degree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
destroyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Divine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
doomed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
endure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
entirelynounUS /ˈentirely/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
escaped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
eye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
eyebrows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
fact
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
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.
four
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
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.
ghastly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Grant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
grim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
hair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
hepronounUS /hiː/
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.
head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
henceforth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
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.
hurt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
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.
immersion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
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.
injured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
inquire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
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.
John
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
just
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
less
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
longer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
occasioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLOSE OF THE REBELLION.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
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.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
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.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
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.
Percy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
plunged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
presented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
REBELLION
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CLOSE OF THE REBELLION.
regained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
relievednounUS /ˈrelieved/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
Rookwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
shockingly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
sight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
skin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Somewhat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
sufferers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
swollen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
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.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
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.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
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.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
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.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
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.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
toparticleUS /tuː/
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.
torment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
turned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somewhat relieved by the immersion, he turned to inquire after his fellow-sufferers.
Unable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
unearthly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
unseemly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
visage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
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.
wrath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
