adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
bruiseverbUS /bruːz/
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even this small satisfaction was denied them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading But even this small satisfaction was denied them.
devilnounUS /ˈdevəl/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
disfigureverbUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjər/
mar or spoil the appearance of
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But even this small satisfaction was denied them.
evillyadverb
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
horror-strickenadjective
stricken with horror
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
MaidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading But even this small satisfaction was denied them.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
Sigurd's
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From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But even this small satisfaction was denied them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/
hurting
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading The horror-stricken spectators of the catastrophe stood for a minute inert and speechless,--stupefied by its suddenness and awful rapidity.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has a sore combat against the flesh and the devil!"--_The Maid of Honor_.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But even this small satisfaction was denied them.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But even this small satisfaction was denied them.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But even this small satisfaction was denied them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then with one accord they hurried down to the level shore of the torrent, moved by the unanimous idea that they might possibly succeed in rescuing Sigurd's frail corpse from the sharp teeth of the jagged rocks, that, piercing upwards through the foam of the roaring rapids, were certain to bruise, tear, and disfigure it beyond all recognition.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do not, I pray you, think evilly of so holy a man!
