absolvedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɑːlvd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
AminenounUS /ˌeɪˈmiːn/
a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
fiatnounUS /ˈfaɪæt/
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
MathiasnounUS /məˈθaɪəs/
United States athlete who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon (born in 1930)
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
Seysen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
SixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had been absolved from his oath, but, at the same time that he submitted to his clerical advisers, he was by no means satisfied.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
Vanderdecken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Mathias still remained their guest; the masses for the repose of the soul of Vanderdecken had been paid for, and more money had been confided to the care of Father Seysen to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted poor.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine was the decision of the two priests relative to the conduct of Philip.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Six weeks had flown away, and Amine, restored to health, wandered over the country, hanging on the arm of her adored Philip, or nestled by his side in their comfortable home.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading His love for Amine, her wishes for his remaining at home, certainly added weight to the fiat of Father Seysen; but, although he in consequence obeyed it more willingly, his doubts of the propriety of his conduct remained the same.
