adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
betraysverbUS /bɪˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Shall he take part with the nobles?--he betrays his conscience!
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Shall he take part with the nobles?--he betrays his conscience!
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading With the people?--he deserts his friends!
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
DiscontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Discontent.--Scene of the Lateran.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With the people?--he deserts his friends!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shall he take part with the nobles?--he betrays his conscience!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shall he take part with the nobles?--he betrays his conscience!
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
Laterannoun
the site in Rome containing the church of Rome and the Lateran Palace
From this reading Discontent.--Scene of the Lateran.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Shall he take part with the nobles?--he betrays his conscience!
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Discontent.--Scene of the Lateran.
oppressesverbUS /əˈpresɪz/
third-person singular of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Shall he take part with the nobles?--he betrays his conscience!
PatriciannounUS /pəˈtrɪʃən/
a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
ScenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Discontent.--Scene of the Lateran.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall he take part with the nobles?--he betrays his conscience!
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Shall he take part with the nobles?--he betrays his conscience!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Discontent.--Scene of the Lateran.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But that consequence of the last alternative is not the sole--nor, perhaps, to a strong mind, the most severe.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shall he take part with the nobles?--he betrays his conscience!
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading The situation of a Patrician who honestly loves the people is, in those evil times, when power oppresses and freedom struggles,--when the two divisions of men are wrestling against each other,--the most irksome and perplexing that destiny can possibly contrive.
