used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
(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 In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
Alonzo
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From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
chastenessnoun
lack of ornamentation
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
Elvira's
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From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
laconicadjectiveUS /lɑːˈkɑːnɪk/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
M'Kenzie
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From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
over-scrupulous
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From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
PizarronounUS /pɪˈzɑːroʊ/
Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541)
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
solicitationsnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “solicitation” — an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It appears to us that this gentleman's physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading The utterance therefore of his laconic decisive sentence, "He dies," should be marked with a triumphant sneer as well as malice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In his answers to Elvira's solicitations on behalf of the unhappy Alonzo, he did not, we think, sufficiently mark all the feeling and emotions of the tyrant.
(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 Mr. M'Kenzie supported Pizarro well, and showed that he possesses abilities to support it better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pizarro is stung with jealousy as well as rage; not so much the jealousy of love as of infernal pride; but both rage and jealousy are mastered by triumphant insolence and contempt.
