adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was so with this disagreeable necessity of living among many people.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
ChildnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It was so with this disagreeable necessity of living among many people.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
liftverbUS /lɪft/
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was so with this disagreeable necessity of living among many people.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was so with this disagreeable necessity of living among many people.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It was so with this disagreeable necessity of living among many people.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was so with this disagreeable necessity of living among many people.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
sincerest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so with this disagreeable necessity of living among many people.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was so with this disagreeable necessity of living among many people.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a conquest when we can lift ourselves above the annoyances of circumstances over which we have no control; but it is a greater victory when we can make those circumstances our helpers, when we can appreciate the good there is in them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like a plant that starts up in showers and sunshine and does not know which has best helped it to grow, it is difficult to say whether the hard things or the pleasant things did me most good.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But when I was sincerest with myself, as also when I thought least about it, I know that I was glad to be alive, and to be just where I was.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It has often seemed to me as if Life stood beside me, looking me in the face, and saying, "Child, you must learn to like me in the form in which you see me, before I can offer myself to you in any other aspect."
