adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
Beulah
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From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
facilitatedverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪtɪd/
past form of “facilitate” — make easier
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
garlands
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From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
goadedadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊdɪd/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
HopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
scourgedverbUS /skɜːrdʒd/
past form of “scourge” — punish severely; excoriate
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the suggestion of Mr. Lindsay, and the persuasions of Beulah, he had closely applied himself to the study of law immediately after his recovery.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Hopeless of happiness in his home, ambition became the ruling passion, and scourged him on to unceasing exertion.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The aspirations of his boyhood revived; the memory of his humiliating course goaded him to cover the past with the garlands of fame; and consciousness of unusual talents assured him of final success.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Mr. Graham no longer opposed the design as formerly, but facilitated its execution to the utmost of his ability.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Four years had passed since Eugene Graham returned to his home, after his severe illness, and now, as he sits alone in his library, with a bundle of legal documents before him, it is not difficult to perceive that his promise has been held sacred.
