Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

later than; following

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

in addition

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

aroused to action

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

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From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

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From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I will keep your secret.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

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From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

a long fixed look

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

highest in quality

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

temporary military shelter

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But I will keep your secret.

a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

make (textiles) by knitting

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

not any; not one

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

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From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading But I will keep your secret.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

a male human offspring

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

two items of the same kind

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

precisely as stated

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

which person or people

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But I will keep your secret.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

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From this reading It was with the greatest interest that John de Brocas listened to the story brought home by the twin brothers after their visit to the woodman's hut.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading Such a story of oppression, cruelty, and wrong truly stirred him to the very soul; and moreover, as the brothers spoke of Basildene, they told him also (under the promise of secrecy) of their own connection with that place, of their kinship with himself, and of the wrongs they had suffered at the hand of the Sanghursts, father and son; and all this aroused in the mind of John an intense desire to see wrong made right, and retribution brought upon the heads of those who seemed to become a curse wherever they went.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "And so ye twain are my cousins?" he said, looking from one face to the other with penetrating gaze.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But I will keep your secret.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "I knew from the very first that ye were no common youths; and it was a stronger tie than that of Gascon blood that knit us one to the other.