AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas, no!" returned Helen, profoundly sighing, "I believe it too well.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I see the depth of the misery into which I am plunged.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Alas, no!" returned Helen, profoundly sighing, "I believe it too well.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading I see the depth of the misery into which I am plunged.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
HillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Pentland Hills.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
ill-judgedadjective
not given careful consideration
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I see the depth of the misery into which I am plunged.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Alas, no!" returned Helen, profoundly sighing, "I believe it too well.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading I see the depth of the misery into which I am plunged.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
Pentland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Pentland Hills.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading I see the depth of the misery into which I am plunged.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "Alas, no!" returned Helen, profoundly sighing, "I believe it too well.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
rejoinedverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Alas, no!" returned Helen, profoundly sighing, "I believe it too well.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see the depth of the misery into which I am plunged.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Alas, no!" returned Helen, profoundly sighing, "I believe it too well.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
Soulis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
step-mother's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Pentland Hills.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Alas, no!" returned Helen, profoundly sighing, "I believe it too well.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helen listened with astonishment and grief to this too probable story of her step-mother's ill-judged tenderness or cruel treachery; and remembering the threats which had escaped that lady in their last conversation, she saw no reason to doubt what so clearly explained the before inexplicable seizure of her father, the betraying of Wallace, and her own present calamity.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You do not answer me," rejoined the woman; "but if you think I don't say true, Lord Soulis himself will assure you of the fact."
