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Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Volume 4
Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Volume 4

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.
A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.
He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.
He felt benevolently the much he had to bestow, and was about to bestow.
Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.
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Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Volume 4

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Volume 4 is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.
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A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.
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He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.
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He felt benevolently the much he had to bestow, and was about to bestow.
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Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

Learner Dictionary

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attractions noun US /əˈtrækʃənz/

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading “TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.”

complicity noun US /kəmˈplɪsəti/

guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense

From this reading “Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.”

contention noun US /kənˈtenʃən/

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading “TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.”

involving verb US /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading “Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.”

reversed adjective US /rɪˈvɜːrst/

turned inside out and resewn

From this reading “He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.”

taint noun US /teɪnt/

the state of being contaminated

From this reading “He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.”

treats noun US /triːts/

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading “TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.”

untroubled adjective US /ənˈtrʌbəld/

not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

From this reading “He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He felt benevolently the much he had to bestow, and was about to bestow.

absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

Aminta's

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From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

benevolentlyadverb

in a benevolent manner

From this reading He felt benevolently the much he had to bestow, and was about to bestow.

bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/

present

From this reading He felt benevolently the much he had to bestow, and was about to bestow.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

breastnounUS /brest/

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

BROTHERnounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/

guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/

get the meaning of something

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

CONTENTIONnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

DAYnounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/

earlier in time; previously

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

fatenounUS /feɪt/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt benevolently the much he had to bestow, and was about to bestow.

FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

mid-sea

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From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He felt benevolently the much he had to bestow, and was about to bestow.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

Ormont

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From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

rageing

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From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/

turned inside out and resewn

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

SISTERnounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/

the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

taintnounUS /teɪnt/

the state of being contaminated

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A short time earlier Lord Ormont could have marked it out at his leisure.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

TREATSnounUS /triːts/

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/

not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading TREATS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONTENTION OF BROTHER AND SISTER In the contest rageing at mid-sea still between the man and the woman, it is the one who is hard to the attractions of the other that will make choice of the spot and have the advantages.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He would have been unable to comprehend why it was denied him to do so now; for he was master of himself, untroubled by conscience, unaware, since he was assured of his Aminta's perfect safety and his restored sense of possession, that any taint of softness in him had reversed the condition of their alliance.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Meanwhile, without complicity on his part, without his knowledge, yet absolutely involving his fate, the battle had gone against him in Aminta's breast.

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