alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
Calyste
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From this reading Calyste went to his own room to read his letter.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pain, as well as pleasure, has its initiation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Calyste went to his own room to read his letter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading Pain, as well as pleasure, has its initiation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Pain, as well as pleasure, has its initiation.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Calyste went to his own room to read his letter.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
others
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From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Calyste went to his own room to read his letter.
PainnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Pain, as well as pleasure, has its initiation.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Pain, as well as pleasure, has its initiation.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Calyste went to his own room to read his letter.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Calyste went to his own room to read his letter.
SabinenounUS /səˈbiːn/
a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Calyste went to his own room to read his letter.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading It is the first wedge struck in the torture of the heart; all others are expected, the shock to the nerves is known, the capital of our forces has been already drawn upon for vigorous resistance.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Pain, as well as pleasure, has its initiation.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Calyste went to his own room to read his letter.
weptverbUS /wept/
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first crisis, like that in which poor Sabine nearly succumbed, returns no more than the first fruits of other things return.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When he was no longer present the poor young woman burst into tears, and wept as women weep when they are all alone.
