adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Now he was saddled with the Gadfly, an animated quintessence of the spirit of mischief.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
dignitarynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteri/
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
disaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈfektɪd/
discontented as toward authority
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
EminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
endangeringverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endanger” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
GadflynounUS /ˈɡædflaɪ/
a persistently annoying person
From this reading Now he was saddled with the Gadfly, an animated quintessence of the spirit of mischief.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
honeycombedadjective
pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
incarnationnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
inefficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
not producing desired results; wasteful
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
livernounUS /ˈlɪvər/
large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Now he was saddled with the Gadfly, an animated quintessence of the spirit of mischief.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he was saddled with the Gadfly, an animated quintessence of the spirit of mischief.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
patheticallyadverbUS /pəˈθetɪkəli/
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
pig-headedness
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From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
quintessencenounUS /kwɪnˈtesəns/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading Now he was saddled with the Gadfly, an animated quintessence of the spirit of mischief.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading Now he was saddled with the Gadfly, an animated quintessence of the spirit of mischief.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Now he was saddled with the Gadfly, an animated quintessence of the spirit of mischief.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Governor tried to preserve the respectful tone due to a high dignitary of the Church; but there was audible irritation in his voice.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His liver was out of order, his wife was running up heavy bills, and his temper had been sorely tried during the last three weeks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sullen, disaffected populace, whose dangerous mood grew daily more apparent; a district honeycombed with plots and bristling with hidden weapons; an inefficient garrison, of whose loyalty he was more than doubtful, and a Cardinal whom he had pathetically described to his adjutant as the “incarnation of immaculate pig-headedness,” had already reduced him to the verge of desperation.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “AND I once more most earnestly assure Your Eminence that your refusal is endangering the peace of the town.”
