used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
for the reason that
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
put or send forth
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
clothing in general
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
colourable
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From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
carefully weighed
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
despicableadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
at any time
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading FURTHER MISFORTUNES.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
jeeredverbUS /dʒɪrd/
past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
knavesnounUS /neɪvz/
plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
the force of workers available
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
MISFORTUNESnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading FURTHER MISFORTUNES.
mockedverbUS /mɑːkt/
past form of “mock” — treat with contempt
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
money-making
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From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
as might be expected
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
on one occasion
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
rascalities
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From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
on the contrary
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
SanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
scoffsnounUS /skɔːfs/
plural of “scoff” — showing your contempt by derision
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
scourgenounUS /skɜːrdʒ/
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
swindlingverbUS /ˈswɪndlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Sanguine as his disposition naturally was,—confident as he ever felt in his own talents for intrigue and scheming,—he was now suddenly cast down; and hope fled from his soul.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
which person or people
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But to be made the jest of a couple of despicable adventurers—to be jeered at by two knaves for whom he entertained the most sovereign contempt, because their rascalities had been conducted on a scale of mean swindling rather than in the colourable guise of financial enterprise,—to be laughed at and mocked by such men as those, because they happened to have good clothes upon their backs,—Oh! this was a crushing—an intolerable insult!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Greenwood had been insulted by those wealthy citizens who once considered themselves honoured by his notice; and _this_ he might have borne, because he was man of the world enough to know that poverty is a crime in the eyes of plodding, money-making persons.
writhedadjectiveUS /rɪθd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading The unhappy Greenwood felt it most keenly: he writhed beneath the sharp lash of that bitter sarcasm which had been hurled against his shabby appearance;—he groaned under the scourge of those contemptuous scoffs!
