adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
breathingnounUS /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
defyingverbUS /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
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 From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
inhalingverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
majestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
porenounUS /pɔːr/
any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
PossiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
precipices
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
satiateverb
fill to satisfaction
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
scalingnounUS /ˈskeɪlɪŋ/
the act of arranging in a graduated series
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
ScarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
self-restrained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
tempests
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
vagabondnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain his father sought to calm his savage temper; and restrain his vagabond spirit; nothing was of, any use.
wanderingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋ/
migratory
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Scarcely out of the nursery, he spent his time in climbing mountains, wandering through forests, scaling precipices, rolling in snow, inhaling the wind, defying the tempests, breathing out his nervous energy through every pore.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Possibly he learnt in the midst of every kind of danger to brave everything and subdue everything; possibly in sympathy with the majesty of nature, he felt aroused in him a need of personal grandeur which nothing could satiate.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Ali thus at thirteen years of age was free to indulge in the impetuosity of his character.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading From his early youth he had manifested a mettle and activity rare in young Turks, haughty by nature and self-restrained by education.
