Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
advantages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
advice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
affliction
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
Albert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The melancholy event had taken place, and Albert had lost his father.
alleviated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
ancestors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
appear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
assistant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
assisted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
baneful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
commendable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
Couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
councilnounUS /council/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
date
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
dawning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
deprived
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
dissipate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
not friendly or close
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
domain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
effects
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
endeavoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
endeavouring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
endeavours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
enlighten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
event
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The melancholy event had taken place, and Albert had lost his father.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
evil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
experience
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
eye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
father
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The melancholy event had taken place, and Albert had lost his father.
felt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
fields
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
gloom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
guide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The melancholy event had taken place, and Albert had lost his father.
hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
heartfelt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
heavy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
held
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The melancholy event had taken place, and Albert had lost his father.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
ideas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
infancy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
involved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
irradiations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
kind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
kindly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
lead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
longer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
lost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The melancholy event had taken place, and Albert had lost his father.
melancholy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The melancholy event had taken place, and Albert had lost his father.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
parent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
particular
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The melancholy event had taken place, and Albert had lost his father.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
possession
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
praiseworthy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
precepts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
propensities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
reason
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
repose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
sadness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
salutary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
supplied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
taken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The melancholy event had taken place, and Albert had lost his father.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
timely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
trace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
train
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
traversed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
used
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
vain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
vigilance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
watched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He felt himself deprived of this kind assistant, whose precepts had been his guide ever since the first dawning irradiations of reason had began to appear, to enlighten his mind, and with the eye of vigilance watched over him, endeavouring to trace out his good or evil propensities, and to point to the particular advantages on the one hand, and the baneful effects on the other, and to train his ideas to whatever was most commendable, and praiseworthy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His heavy and heartfelt affliction could not at this time be alleviated, and his mind was involved in gloom and sadness, which he endeavoured in vain to dissipate.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
wide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could I trace back the time, a distant date, since my ancestors traversed these fields, and held possession of this wide domain.
wisdom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was now deprived of the kind hand of a parent, who had used his endeavours to lead him in the way he should go, from his infancy: and assisted him with a kindly advice, and supplied him with a timely experience, and in the wisdom of whose salutary council, he could now no longer repose.
