used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
blent
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From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
From this reading _George Eliot_.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _George Eliot_.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
used to form the superlative
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
scourgenounUS /skɜːrdʒ/
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
SOPHIE'S
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From this reading SOPHIE'S WORK.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse!
torturernounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərər/
someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion)
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
villainsnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Fear for their scourge, mean villains have, Thou art the torturer of the brave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A nature half transformed, with qualities That oft betrayed each other, elements Not blent, but struggling, breeding strange effects Passing the reckoning of his friends or foes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SOPHIE'S WORK.
