adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Even thus early had the child saved her from Satan’s snare.
Chillingworth
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From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Even thus early had the child saved her from Satan’s snare.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even thus early had the child saved her from Satan’s snare.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
frailtynounUS /ˈfreɪlti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even thus early had the child saved her from Satan’s snare.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even thus early had the child saved her from Satan’s snare.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
Hester
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From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
Hibbins
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From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
IX
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From this reading IX.
LEECHnounUS /liːtʃ/
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
MistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
parablenounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
Prynne
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From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
Roger
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From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
Satan'snounUS /ˈseɪtənz/
possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Even thus early had the child saved her from Satan’s snare.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Even thus early had the child saved her from Satan’s snare.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading Even thus early had the child saved her from Satan’s snare.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
sundering
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From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Even thus early had the child saved her from Satan’s snare.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE LEECH Under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth, the reader will remember, was hidden another name, which its former wearer had resolved should never more be spoken.
witch-lady
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From this reading “We shall have thee there anon!” said the witch-lady, frowning, as she drew back her head.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But here—if we suppose this interview betwixt Mistress Hibbins and Hester Prynne to be authentic, and not a parable—was already an illustration of the young minister’s argument against sundering the relation of a fallen mother to the offspring of her frailty.
