used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
committalnounUS /kəˈmɪtəl/
the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading They who talk of love's eloquence, but think of it in its lighter phases--perhaps its lying.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
hingenounUS /hɪndʒ/
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
the act of retaining something
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading They who talk of love's eloquence, but think of it in its lighter phases--perhaps its lying.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They who talk of love's eloquence, but think of it in its lighter phases--perhaps its lying.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading They who talk of love's eloquence, but think of it in its lighter phases--perhaps its lying.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
a particular point in time
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
by chance
From this reading They who talk of love's eloquence, but think of it in its lighter phases--perhaps its lying.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading They who talk of love's eloquence, but think of it in its lighter phases--perhaps its lying.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They who talk of love's eloquence, but think of it in its lighter phases--perhaps its lying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They who talk of love's eloquence, but think of it in its lighter phases--perhaps its lying.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Nor is it so strange, that in a moment fraught with such mighty consequence, conversation should be not only timid, but commonplace.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading On a simple utterance now may hinge their life's happiness, or its misery.
at the time that
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
which person or people
From this reading They who talk of love's eloquence, but think of it in its lighter phases--perhaps its lying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And so for a time they are silent, the dread of misconception, with consequent fear of committal, holding their lips sealed.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
worshippernoun
a person who has religious faith
From this reading When truly, deeply, felt it is dumb, as devout worshipper in the presence of the divinity worshipped.
