used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unconsciously, too, that form of attack aroused in her an unyielding quality of opposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Unconsciously, too, that form of attack aroused in her an unyielding quality of opposition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Unconsciously, too, that form of attack aroused in her an unyielding quality of opposition.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
terminate
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
coerceverbUS /koʊˈɜːrs/
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
unvarying in nature
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
dykesnounUS /daɪks/
plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
Farquaharson
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From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
illiberaladjective
narrow-minded about cherished opinions
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Unconsciously, too, that form of attack aroused in her an unyielding quality of opposition.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Unconsciously, too, that form of attack aroused in her an unyielding quality of opposition.
reef-light
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From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
repudiatingverbUS /riˈpjuːdieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “repudiate” — cast off
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
self-commandnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
slanderousadjectiveUS /ˈslændərəs/
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
swirlverbUS /swɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unconsciously, too, that form of attack aroused in her an unyielding quality of opposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Unconsciously, too, that form of attack aroused in her an unyielding quality of opposition.
UnconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
unyieldingadjectiveUS /əˈnjiːldɪŋ/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading Unconsciously, too, that form of attack aroused in her an unyielding quality of opposition.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Unconsciously he was seeking to coerce her into repudiating it by a form of argument in which the graciousness of his nature gave way to a domineering insistence.
at the time that
From this reading He had endured slanderous charges and stood with the steadiness of a reef-light when Conscience was steering a storm ridden course, but the constant pressure on the dykes of his self-command had strained them until they might break at any moment and let the flood of passion swirl through with destructive power.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was being oppressed and seeing Conscience oppressed by a spirit which he regarded as viciously illiberal--and he accused Conscience, in his own mind, of blind obedience to a distorted sense of duty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had tempered a dignified strength with a gracious fortitude.
