used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
(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 "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
baptismaladjectiveUS /bæpˈtɪzməl/
of or relating to baptism
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
Barathum
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From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
cleftnounUS /kleft/
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
Epigenes
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From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
Florimel
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From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
furtheringverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “further” — promote the growth of
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
Hell'snounUS /helz/
possessive form of “hell” — any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
importationnounUS /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/
the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
Jurgen
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From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
laved
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From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
misprintnounUS /ˈmɪˈsprɪnt/
a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
not any; not one
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
nonsensicaladjectiveUS /nɑːnˈsensɪkəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
many times at short intervals
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
respectablyadverbUS /riˈspektəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
RhodesnounUS /roʊdz/
British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa
From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
get rid of
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And it explained the nonsensical saying which Jurgen had so often heard, as to Hell's being paved with good intentions.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
the act of using
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
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 There was, of course, no water in Hell; indeed the importation of water was forbidden, under severe penalties, in view of its possible use for baptismal purposes: this sea was composed of the blood that had been shed by piety in furthering the kingdom of the Prince of Peace, and was reputed to be the largest ocean in existence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now Jurgen shared with Florimel that quiet cleft which she had fitted out in imitation of her girlhood home: and they lived in the suburbs of Barathum, very respectably, by the shore of the sea.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thereafter Jurgen abode in Hell, and complied with the customs of that country, and was tolerably content for a while.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "For Epigenes of Rhodes is right, after all," said Jurgen, "in suggesting a misprint: and the word should be 'laved'."
