adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
backslidings
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From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
clamourings
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From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
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 Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
denunciationsnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “denunciation” — a public act of denouncing
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
Gherardi's
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From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
how
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From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
Hyde
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From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
rantnounUS /rænt/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading We regret the clamourings of ignorance which arise from a strong personal desire for notoriety.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They amuse us occasionally; and sometimes they pain us, for naturally we grieve for the backslidings of refractory brethren.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gherardi's breath came and went quickly,--but he kept up the outward appearance of cold composure.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You rant very well, Mr. Leigh!" he said, "You would make an excellent Hyde Park orator!
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have all the qualities which attract the vulgar; but we--we of the Church know quite well how to deal with men of your class,--their denunciations do not affect us at all.
