adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Morris thought; and as he dressed he reconsidered his position under several heads.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
contortionsnounUS /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/
plural of “contortion” — the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Morris thought; and as he dressed he reconsidered his position under several heads.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading ‘Lord knows it’s not from eating!’
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Morris thought; and as he dressed he reconsidered his position under several heads.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
it's
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From this reading ‘Lord knows it’s not from eating!’
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading ‘Lord knows it’s not from eating!’
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
light-heartedlyadverb
in a light-hearted manner
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading ‘Lord knows it’s not from eating!’
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
paralysed
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From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
pennedverbUS /pend/
inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Morris thought; and as he dressed he reconsidered his position under several heads.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
reconsideredverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdərd/
past form of “reconsider” — consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading Morris thought; and as he dressed he reconsidered his position under several heads.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
rheumnoun
a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose)
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
scornedadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Morris thought; and as he dressed he reconsidered his position under several heads.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Morris thought; and as he dressed he reconsidered his position under several heads.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Morris thought; and as he dressed he reconsidered his position under several heads.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rose on the morrow of his night with Michael, rose from the leaden slumber of distress, to find his hand tremulous, his eyes closed with rheum, his throat parched, and his digestion obviously paralysed.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But the study is in the spirit of the day; it presents, besides, features of a high, almost a repulsive, morality; and if it should prove the means of preventing any respectable and inexperienced gentleman from plunging light-heartedly into crime, even political crime, this work will not have been penned in vain.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In a really polite age of literature I would have scorned to cast my eye again on the contortions of Morris.
