used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
anomalousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːmələs/
deviating from the general or common order or type
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Notwithstanding the assurance they affected and their haughty bearing, the blush of shame covered their faces.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Notwithstanding the assurance they affected and their haughty bearing, the blush of shame covered their faces.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Notwithstanding the assurance they affected and their haughty bearing, the blush of shame covered their faces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
make calm or still
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Notwithstanding the assurance they affected and their haughty bearing, the blush of shame covered their faces.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
despicableadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
disagreeablyadverb
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
EmilenounUS /eɪˈmiːl/
the boy whose upbringing was described by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Notwithstanding the assurance they affected and their haughty bearing, the blush of shame covered their faces.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
Gagnepain
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From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Notwithstanding the assurance they affected and their haughty bearing, the blush of shame covered their faces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
the state of being honored
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
implacably
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From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
imploreverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
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 This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
social deportment
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
a particular point in time
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the assurance they affected and their haughty bearing, the blush of shame covered their faces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
and nothing more
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
parodynounUS /ˈperədi/
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
a person who is being chased
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
reprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈhensəbəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
in a serious manner
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Notwithstanding the assurance they affected and their haughty bearing, the blush of shame covered their faces.
shamelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmləs/
feeling no shame
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
carry out
From this reading And, in fact, the Spanish officers appeared to be perfectly aware of their anomalous position, and of the reprehensible step, with regard to honour and the right of nations, that they did not at this moment scruple to take.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Emile Gagnepain became somewhat more calm, certainly the strange spectacle that he had before him had aroused not only his gaiety but his caustic fancy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
undefinableadjective
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
which person or people
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
belonging to which person
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This shameless parody of interviews accorded by the chiefs of a powerful nation to the representatives of another--played seriously by bandits with low and cruel features, and hands red with blood--half fox and half wolf--whose affected manners had something despicable and repulsive in them--disagreeably impressed the young man, and caused him to experience an undefinable sentiment of disgust and pity for the Spanish officers, who did not scruple to come and humbly implore the aid of these ferocious partisans, whom for a long time they had implacably pursued, to punish them for their innumerable misdeeds.
