AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
Carinthia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
crazinessnounUS /ˈkreɪzinəs/
informal terms for insanity
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
DraggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
flagellationnoun
beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
GardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
HARMnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
Henrietta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
interjectory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
KIDNAPPINGnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
Livia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
maskingnounUS /ˈmæskɪŋ/
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
mishapsnounUS /ˈmɪshæps/
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
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 KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
similarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Men of heroic nerve decline similarly to let explosions shake them, though earth be shaken.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dragged into the monstrous grotesque of the scene at the Gardens, Livia and Henrietta went through the ordeal, masking any signs that they were stripped for a flagellation.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They did not discuss Carinthia's latest craziness at night, hardly alluded to it while they were in the interjectory state.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A KIDNAPPING AND NO GREAT HARM Ladies who have the pride of delicate breeding are not more than rather violently hurled back on the fortress it is, when one or other of the gross mishaps of circumstance may subject them to a shock: and this happening in the presence of gentlemen, they are sustained by the within and the without to keep a smooth countenance, however severe their affliction.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Only, the fair cousins were unable to perceive a comic element in the scene: and if the world was for laughing, as their instant apprehension foresaw it, the world was an ignoble beast.
