adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
blackenverbUS /ˈblækən/
make or become black
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
blessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
Clifford
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From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
EVILnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading THE EVIL PRINCIPLE.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
HeretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
PRINCIPLEnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading THE EVIL PRINCIPLE.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVIL PRINCIPLE.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
uncheered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am to display the cloud, which hangs small at first, a mere speck, but which is to grow to a gloomy tempest that is to swallow up the loveliness of the sky, and blacken with gloom and sorrow the fairest aspects of the earth.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This task is now before me, and, with whatever reluctance, the exhibition shall resolutely be made.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I have described a couple newly wed--eminently happy--blessed with tolerable independence--resources from without and within--dwelling in the smiles of Heaven, and not uncheered by the friendly countenance of man.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Heretofore, I have spoken of the blind hearts of others--of Mr. Clifford and his wilful wife--I have yet said little to show the blindness of my own.
