touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
alarminglyadverbUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋli/
in an alarming manner
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
animusnounUS /ˈænɪməs/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
blasphemies
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From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
communisticadjective
relating to or marked by communism
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
a state at a particular time
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
DivinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
fiendishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
firmestadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrməst/
superlative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
Gerlach
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From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading PROGRESS GROWS JOLLY.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
incurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
incapable of being cured
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
JOLLYadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading PROGRESS GROWS JOLLY.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
and nothing more
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading PROGRESS GROWS JOLLY.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
rottedadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
satanical
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From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading On every hand he perceived symptoms of an alarmingly unhealthy condition of society.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
communicated in words
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was clear to him that the firmest supports, the only true foundations of the social order, were tottering--rotted away by an incurable corruption.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In passing near the tables Gerlach overheard conversations which revealed to him unmistakably the communistic aspirations and tendencies prevailing among the lower orders, their fiendish hatred of religion and the clergy, their corruption and appalling ignorance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He heard blasphemies uttered against the Divinity which almost caused his blood to run cold; sacred things were scoffed at in terms so coarse and with an animus so plainly satanical that his hair rose on his head.
