used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
anew
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
ancientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
arch-traitor
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From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
atrocitynounUS /əˈtrɑːsəti/
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
Comitia
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From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
ConsularadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsələr/
having to do with a consul or his office or duties
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
hair'snounUS /herz/
possessive form of “hair” — 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 Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
MACBETHnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading MACBETH.
engage in
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
a particular point in time
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
SixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _THE PERIL._ Things, bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
precisely as stated
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sixteen days had elapsed, since the conspirators were again frustrated at the Consular Comitia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There is, beyond doubt, a necessity—not as the ancients deemed, supernatural, and the work of fate, but a natural moral necessity—arising from the very quality of crime itself, which spurs the criminal on to new guilt, fresh atrocity.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet not for that had the arch-traitor withdrawn his foot one hair’s breadth from his purpose, or paused one moment in his career of crime and ruin.
