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The Mirror of Kong Ho

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.
Two who state the matter definitely.
Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.
Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.
In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Mirror of Kong Ho

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Mirror of Kong Ho is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.
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Two who state the matter definitely.
/tuː huː steɪt ðə ˈmætər ˈdefənətli/
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Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.
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Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.
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In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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ambiguity noun US /ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/

an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context

From this reading “In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.”

baffling adjective US /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading “In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.”

barbarians noun US /bɑːrˈberiənz/

plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading “In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.”

condensed verb US /kənˈdenst/

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading “In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.”

evasion noun US /ɪˈveɪʒən/

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

From this reading “In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.”

indications noun US /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading “In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.”

oppresses verb US /əˈpresɪz/

third-person singular of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading “Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.”

Venerated verb US /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/

past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading “Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.”

All words in this reading · 85

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.

agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

ambiguitynounUS /ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/

an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.

bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

barbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/

plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.

breathnounUS /breθ/

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

ConcerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.

condensedverbUS /kənˈdenst/

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.

contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/

too numerous to be counted

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Two who state the matter definitely.

discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.

discreditableadjective

tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy

From this reading Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

evasionnounUS /ɪˈveɪʒən/

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/

have an existence, be extant

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

HithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

inauspiciouslyadverb

in an inauspicious manner

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.

maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.

malignitynoun

wishing evil to others

From this reading Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Two who state the matter definitely.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.

oppressesverbUS /əˈpresɪz/

third-person singular of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.

otherside

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.

overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.

possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/

a future prospect or potential

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/

characterized by profanity or cursing

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

self-contradictoryadjective

seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

From this reading Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.

SireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/

make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.

spitenounUS /spaɪt/

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Two who state the matter definitely.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequences.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

TwonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two who state the matter definitely.

uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

VeneratedverbUS /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/

past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Venerated Sire,--A discovery of overwhelming malignity oppresses me.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Concerning the otherside way of looking at things and the self-contradictory bearing of the maiden Florence.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Two who state the matter definitely.

worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading In spite of much baffling ambiguity and the frequent evasion of conscious guilt, there can be no longer any reasonable doubt that these barbarians _do not worship their ancestors!_ Hitherto the matter had rested in my mind as an uneasy breath of suspicion, agitated from time to time by countless indications that such a possibility might, indeed, exist in a condensed form, but too inauspiciously profane to be contemplated in the altogether.

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