adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nature asserted herself, and, despite his condition, Crispin slept.
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Nature asserted herself, and, despite his condition, Crispin slept.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading There was much of the Pharisee's attitude towards the publican in his mood.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
breathingnounUS /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
companion's
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From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Nature asserted herself, and, despite his condition, Crispin slept.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
CrispinnounUS /ˈkrɪspɪn/
patron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century)
From this reading Nature asserted herself, and, despite his condition, Crispin slept.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Nature asserted herself, and, despite his condition, Crispin slept.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
Galliard's
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From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nature asserted herself, and, despite his condition, Crispin slept.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nature asserted herself, and, despite his condition, Crispin slept.
how
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From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading There was much of the Pharisee's attitude towards the publican in his mood.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature asserted herself, and, despite his condition, Crispin slept.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
perilouslyadverbUS /ˈperələsli/
in a dangerous manner
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
Pharisee's
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From this reading There was much of the Pharisee's attitude towards the publican in his mood.
publicannoun
the keeper of a public house
From this reading There was much of the Pharisee's attitude towards the publican in his mood.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Nature asserted herself, and, despite his condition, Crispin slept.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much of the Pharisee's attitude towards the publican in his mood.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kenneth sat huddled on his chair, and in awe and amazement he listened to his companion's regular breathing.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading There was much of the Pharisee's attitude towards the publican in his mood.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much of the Pharisee's attitude towards the publican in his mood.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading For a moment his wonder stood perilously near to admiration; then his religious training swayed him, and his righteousness almost drew from him a contempt of this man's apathy.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He had not Galliard's nerves nor Galliard's indifference to death, so that neither could he follow his example, nor yet so much as realize how one should slumber upon the very brink of eternity.
