actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
equally
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
fearless and daring
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
CorsairnounUS /ˈkɔːrser/
a pirate along the Barbary Coast
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
exemplifiedverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪd/
inflected form of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
exemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
how
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From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
licentiousadjectiveUS /laɪˈsentʃəs/
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
manlier
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From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
petulancenounUS /ˈpetʃələns/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
pleasure-seeking
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From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
proverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
saddenverbUS /ˈsædən/
make unhappy
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
self-gratificationnoun
indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "He knew himself detested, but he knew The hearts that loathed him, crouched and dreaded too.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
ungovernableadjectiveUS /ənˈɡʌvərnəbəl/
incapable of being controlled
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
Vere's
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From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Lone, wild, and strange, he stood alike exempt From all affection and from all contempt: His name could sadden, and his acts surprise; But they that feared him dared not to despise."
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The petulance of childhood had strengthened into ungovernable passion; the desire for self-gratification had swelled into unrestrained pleasure-seeking, combined with great selfishness, which cared not how it injured another, provided it gratified its own wishes.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading "The child is father to the man," is one of the truest proverbs, and in John de Vere's case its truth was wonderfully exemplified.
a late time of life
From this reading _The Corsair._ From his earliest years the Captain had given evidence of those evil desires and bold licentious passions which his manlier years had fully developed.
