absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
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 It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here--to remind the reader--are the three factors of my problem.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
endeavoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Here--to remind the reader--are the three factors of my problem.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
gallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here--to remind the reader--are the three factors of my problem.
hulksnounUS /hʌlks/
plural of “hulk” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
Lorenzo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
modifyingverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “modify” — make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
PastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Here--to remind the reader--are the three factors of my problem.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Here--to remind the reader--are the three factors of my problem.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Here--to remind the reader--are the three factors of my problem.
San
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From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
SANCTUARYnounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
TAKEverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading I TAKE SANCTUARY Past fatigues and present danger did not disturb my happy meditations.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Here--to remind the reader--are the three factors of my problem.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As my habit has always been, I endeavoured to judge the case upon its merits, and to adjust myself to it, not so much according to my desires as to my duties towards it.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
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 was necessary that I should make plans for myself and for Virginia, and I made and rejected many without modifying them one and all, as well I might have done, by allowing for the part which the gallows, the gaol or the hulks might play in them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I paced the cloister of San Lorenzo without regard for them, absorbed in considering my future conduct, and the relationship in which I stood to my little world of circumstance.
