adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
Barbarico
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From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
bemoaningverbUS /bɪˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “bemoan” — regret strongly
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
cannot
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From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
distressfuladjective
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
endeavouring
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From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
hoardedverbUS /ˈhɔːrdɪd/
past form of “hoard” — save up as for future use
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
ImmediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
Mignon
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From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mignon was at first dazzled with the lustre of so much gold and silver, and sparkling jewels as were there heaped together.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Mignon was thus alone, he threw himself on the cold ground, bemoaning his unhappy fate.
wherein
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From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Immediately he rose from the ground, and going towards it, found that it shone through a little door that had been left at jar, which led him to a spacious hall, wherein the giant hoarded his immense treasures.
WhilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst the gentle Mignon was endeavouring to comfort himself in his dungeon with these good reflections, he suddenly perceived, at a little distance from him, a small glimmering light.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, he soon recollected that patience and resignation were his only succour in this distressful condition; not doubting but that, as goodness cannot always suffer, he should in time meet with some unforeseen deliverance from the savage power of the inhuman Barbarico.
