AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward had exerted it upon his father, and upon Robert.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
efficacynounUS /ˈefɪkæsi/
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Edward had exerted it upon his father, and upon Robert.
expendverbUS /ɪkˈspend/
use up, consume fully
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Edward had exerted it upon his father, and upon Robert.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
fluctuatingadjectiveUS /ˈflʌktʃəweɪtɪŋ/
having unpredictable ups and downs
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edward had exerted it upon his father, and upon Robert.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
impressibleadjective
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
Rhoda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Edward had exerted it upon his father, and upon Robert.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
SeeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
swordsmannoun
someone skilled at fencing
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
trifled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Edward had exerted it upon his father, and upon Robert.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Seeing Rhoda's approach, he thought of it as a victorious swordsman thinks of his weapon, and aimed his observation over her possible weak and strong points, studying her curiously even when she was close up to him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A profound belief in the efficacy of his eloquence, when he chose to expend it, was one of the principal supports of Edward's sense of mastery; a secret sense belonging to certain men in every station of life, and which is the staff of many an otherwise impressible and fluctuating intellect.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this gift, if he trifled, or slid downward in any direction, he could right himself easily, as he satisfactorily conceived.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It is a gift that may now and then be the ruin of promising youths, though as a rule they find it helpful enough.
