used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
move towards
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
a line of approach
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been subjected to the fascination of love, now he was to be tried by that of money.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
Deronda
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From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading He had been subjected to the fascination of love, now he was to be tried by that of money.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
set up or found
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
FUGITIVEnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been subjected to the fascination of love, now he was to be tried by that of money.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
immediately past
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had been subjected to the fascination of love, now he was to be tried by that of money.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had been subjected to the fascination of love, now he was to be tried by that of money.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
mystic's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had been subjected to the fascination of love, now he was to be tried by that of money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
Pepeeta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
move upward
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
SatanicadjectiveUS /səˈtænɪk/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
stepping-stones
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From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading He had been subjected to the fascination of love, now he was to be tried by that of money.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The morning after the fight David and Pepeeta hurried on to Louisville, and from there took a steamer to New Orleans.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had been subjected to the fascination of love, now he was to be tried by that of money.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is by a series of such consecutive assaults upon every avenue of approach to the soul that it is at last reduced to ruin.
VAGABONDnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been subjected to the fascination of love, now he was to be tried by that of money.
be dressed in
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
at the time that
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
wrong-doing
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From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND "That is the bitterest of all,--to wear the yoke of our own wrong-doing!"--Daniel Deronda.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading However hard it is to find stepping-stones when one wishes to rise, those by which he can descend have been skilfully planted at every stage of life's journey, and Satanic ingenuity could not have devised an instrument better fitted to complete the destruction of the young mystic's moral nature than a Mississippi steamboat, such as he found lying at the wharf.
