adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
Anonymas
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From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
besettingverbUS /bɪˈsetɪŋ/
inflected form of “beset” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
cannot
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From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
chignons
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From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
conveyances
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From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
daughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
DeeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
else
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From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
Englishwomen
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From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
heinousadjectiveUS /ˈheɪnəs/
extremely wicked, deeply criminal
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
high-road
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From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
how
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From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
LivingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
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 Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
offences
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From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
one's
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From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
PaintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
truthfulnessnounUS /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/
the quality of being truthful
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
vaudevilles
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From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Deeply and fearfully impressed by what my own country has incurred and is suffering, I cannot help feeling sorrowful when I see in England signs of our besetting sins appearing also.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Living beyond one’s means became habitual—almost necessary—for every one to keep up with, if not to go beyond, every one else.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading What the result of all this has been we now see in the wreck of our prosperity, in the downfall of all that seemed brightest and highest.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Paint and chignons, slang and vaudevilles, knowing “Anonymas” by name, and reading doubtfully moral novels, are in themselves small offences, although not many years ago they would have appeared very heinous ones, yet they are quick and tempting conveyances on a very dangerous high-road.
youthfulnessnoun
the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person
From this reading I would that all Englishwomen knew how they are looked up to from abroad—what a high opinion, what honour and reverence we foreigners have for their principles, their truthfulness, the fresh and pure innocence of their daughters, the healthy youthfulness of their lovely children.
