fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My father died an Infidel, and his name and his race are no more."
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
appendagenounUS /əˈpendɪdʒ/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My father died an Infidel, and his name and his race are no more."
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
Cruz
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From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "My father died an Infidel, and his name and his race are no more."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
a social unit living together
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "My father died an Infidel, and his name and his race are no more."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I shall have no posterity," replied Louis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall have no posterity," replied Louis.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
InfidelnounUS /ˈɪnfɪdel/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading "My father died an Infidel, and his name and his race are no more."
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "I shall have no posterity," replied Louis.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
Montemar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My father died an Infidel, and his name and his race are no more."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My father died an Infidel, and his name and his race are no more."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
not any; not one
From this reading "I shall have no posterity," replied Louis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
pristineadjectiveUS /ˈprɪstin/
completely free from dirt or contamination
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
any competition
From this reading "My father died an Infidel, and his name and his race are no more."
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
reasonablenessnounUS /ˈriːzənəbʌlnəs/
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I shall have no posterity," replied Louis.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall have no posterity," replied Louis.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
transmitverbUS /trænzˈmɪt/
transfer to another
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
unimpairedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈperd/
not damaged or diminished in any respect
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Santa Cruz urged him by religious arguments and persuasions, drawn from the reasonableness of maintaining the rights of his ancestors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
at the time that
From this reading He spoke of the justice he owed to himself in restoring the illustrious name of his family to its pristine lustre; and, at any rate, it was his duty, when so offered, to transmit it, and the inheritance that was its appendage, unimpaired to his posterity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "What do you mean, De Montemar?" demanded the Marquis, regarding with alarm the countenance of his young friend.
