adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
derivesverbUS /dərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
elucidating
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From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
embodyingverbUS /ɪmˈbɑːdiɪŋ/
-ing form of “embody” — represent in bodily form
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
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 It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TOM’S STORY.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
TOM'SnounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading TOM’S STORY.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It is not the rapid change of events, or the unusual concourse of circumstances that alone can interest the thoughtful mind; while, on the other hand, internal change and tumult can be ill set forth to the reader, save they be accompanied and in part, at least, occasioned by outward events capable of embodying and elucidating the things that are of themselves unseen.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading It embraces but a brief period of my life, and I have plenty more behind not altogether unworthy of record.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My reader will perceive that this part of my story is drawing to a close.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But the portions of any man’s life most generally interesting are those in which, while the outward history is most stirring, it derives its chief significance from accompanying conflict within.
