adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
ArchbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
chordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
circumspectionnounUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈspekʃən/
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
Damian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
forgiveverbUS /fərˈɡɪv/
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
heart-strings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
incursverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
offences
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
penitent's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
PrelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
unkindnessnoun
lack of sympathy
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "God forbid!" said the Baron, starting up, as if about to fly to his nephew's assistance; then suddenly pausing, he turned on the Prelate a keen and investigating glance.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
vibrateverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪt/
shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The Archbishop perceived he had at length touched the chord to which his refractory penitent's heart-strings must needs vibrate.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He replied with circumspection, as well knowing with whom he had to deal,--"Far be it from me to presume to interpret the counsels of Heaven! but we read in Scripture, that when the fathers eat sour grapes, the teeth of the children are set on edge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Damian is dear to me for his own good qualities--dear for the sake of my only brother.--May God forgive us both! he died when we were in unkindness with each other.--My lord, your words import that my beloved nephew suffers pain and incurs danger on account of my offences?"
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is not well," he said, "that your reverence should thus trifle with the dangers which threaten my house.
