adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
Berenger
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From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
Berenger's
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From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
carnation-coloured
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From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
ContraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
coursernounUS /ˈkɔːrsər/
a huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight rather than scent to follow their prey
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
deeply-fringed
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From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
disfigurementnounUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərment/
an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
Eustacie
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From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
HobbsnounUS /hɑːbz/
notable English cricketer (1882-1963)
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
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 It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
nez
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From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
ostrichnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
Sablerie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the calm days of right October that Captain Hobbs at length was putting into the little harbour nearest to La Sablerie.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
SOUTHEYnoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
sword-knot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
THROSTLEnoun
a spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
TooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading He had fastened on a carnation-coloured sword-knot, would a scarf of the same colour across his shoulder, clasped a long ostrich plume into his broad Spanish hat, and looked out his deeply-fringed Spanish gloves; and Philip was laughing merrily, not to say rudely, at him, for trying to deck himself out so bravely.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Eager to know The worst, and with that fatal certainty To terminate intolerable dread, He spurred his courser forward--all his fears Too surely are fulfilled.--SOUTHEY Contrary winds made the voyage of the THROSTLE much more tardy than had been reckoned on by Berenger’s impatience; but hope was before him, and he often remembered his days in the little vessel as much happier than he had known them to be at the time.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Berenger, on that morning, had for the first time been seized by a fit of anxiety as to the impression his face would make, with its terrible purple scar, great patch, and bald forehead, and had brought out a little black velvet mask, called a _tour de nez_, often used in riding to protect the complexion, intending to prepare Eustacie for his disfigurement.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘See, Master Hobbs,’ cried the boy in his high spirits, as he followed his brother on deck, ‘you did not know you had so fine a gallant on board.
