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 His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
BergnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Through the weaknesses and dangers of early life he had been shielded with loving vigilance.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Through the weaknesses and dangers of early life he had been shielded with loving vigilance.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Through the weaknesses and dangers of early life he had been shielded with loving vigilance.
Mayhew's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
paralyzingverbUS /ˈperəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “paralyze” — make powerless and unable to function
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
shieldedadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːldɪd/
(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury
From this reading Through the weaknesses and dangers of early life he had been shielded with loving vigilance.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the weaknesses and dangers of early life he had been shielded with loving vigilance.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
unstintedly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Through the weaknesses and dangers of early life he had been shielded with loving vigilance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There are some things we never learn until taught by the severe logic of events and experience.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading Through the weaknesses and dangers of early life he had been shielded with loving vigilance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There had been nothing in his own history or character that enabled him to realize the dreary sinking of heart--the paralyzing despondency of those who believe or fear that they have been defeated and thwarted in life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through the weaknesses and dangers of early life he had been shielded with loving vigilance.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Van Berg knew that the word "discouragement" was in the dictionary, and he supposed he understood its meaning, but Ida Mayhew's farewell letter proved to him that he was mistaken.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading His mind and taste had been fostered with untiring care, and yet every new development praised as unstintedly as if all were of native growth.
