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Tales and Novels — Volume 06

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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"Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.
A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.
They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.
One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.
Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.
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Tales and Novels — Volume 06

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of Tales and Novels — Volume 06 is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.
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A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.
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They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.
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One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.
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Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

convicted verb US /kənˈvɪktəd/

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading “One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.”

countenances noun US /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading “A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.”

custody noun US /ˈkʌstədi/

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading “Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.”

dregs noun US /dreɡz/

sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid

From this reading “A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.”

galleys noun US /ˈɡæliz/

plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading “One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.”

Resigns verb US /rɪˈzaɪnz/

third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading “"Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.”

scar noun US /skɑːr/

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading “"Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.”

spoils noun US /spɔɪlz/

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading “"Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

actuatedadjective

moved to action

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

angelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

BEATTIE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

borneverbUS /bɔːrn/

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

carnounUS /kɑːr/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

crimenounUS /kraɪm/

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.

displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.

dregsnounUS /dreɡz/

sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

fairadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

Fleury

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From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/

at a previous time

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

galleysnounUS /ˈɡæliz/

plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/

prudent

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

Guilt's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

horribleadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

provoking horror

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.

loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

MadadjectiveUS /mæd/

roused to anger

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/

social deportment

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

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 "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

mark'd

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

maskverbUS /mæsk/

hide under a false appearance

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

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 A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

newly-acquired

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

oftadverbUS /ɔːft/

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

oppress'd

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.

prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

ResignsverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnz/

third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

RevengenounUS /riˈvendʒ/

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

scarnounUS /skɑːr/

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

tearsnounUS /terz/

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these men had formerly been convicted of some horrible crime, and had been sent to the galleys by M. de Fleury.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They seemed to delight in the insolent, display of their newly-acquired power.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/

having won

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

VirtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading A close prisoner in her own house, Mad. de Fleury was now guarded by men suddenly become soldiers, and sprung from the dregs of the people; men of brutal manners, ferocious countenances, and more ferocious minds.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Alas! full oft on Guilt's victorious car The spoils of Virtue are in triumph borne, While the fair captive, mark'd with many a scar, In lone obscurity, oppress'd, forlorn, Resigns to tears her angel form."--BEATTIE.

wretchnounUS /retʃ/

performs some wicked deed

From this reading Revenge actuated this wretch under the mask of patriotism, and he rejoiced in seeing the wife of the man he hated a prisoner in his custody.

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