used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
cabals
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From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
derogateverb
cause to seem less serious; play down
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
farthingnounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/
a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
Fibi
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From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
Gwynplaine
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From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
ill-sounding
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From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
engage in
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
Nicless
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From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
parasiticaladjective
relating to or caused by parasites
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
receiptsnounUS /rɪˈsiːts/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
recurring again and again
From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAPENTAKE.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
UrsusnounUS /ˈɜːrsəs/
type genus of Ursidae: brown bears; in some classifications genus Ursus includes all bears
From this reading It is true that this idea arose from a circumstance much graver, in the opinion of Ursus, than the cabals of the fair or of the church.
Vinos
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From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
WAPENTAKE
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From this reading THE WAPENTAKE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This observation was repeated by Master Nicless, and had such a run that it reached to Ursus through Fibi and Vinos.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Once, however, he thought it his duty to derogate from this prudence, for prudence’ sake, thinking that it might be well to make Gwynplaine uneasy.
at the time that
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gwynplaine, as he picked up a farthing which had fallen when counting the receipts, had, in the presence of the innkeeper, drawn a contrast between the farthing, representing the misery of the people, and the die, representing, under the figure of Anne, the parasitical magnificence of the throne--an ill-sounding speech.
