AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
cannot
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From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
coarseradjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrsər/
comparative of “coarse” — of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
Coniston
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From this reading Such was the soul of the storekeeper of Coniston.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
derangeverbUS /dɪˈreɪndʒ/
derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
ductlessadjectiveUS /ˈdʌktləs/
not having a duct
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
ElegynounUS /ˈelədʒiː/
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
immortalizedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪzd/
past form of “immortalize” — be or provide a memorial to a person or an event
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
Lucretia
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From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
Penniman's
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From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Such was the soul of the storekeeper of Coniston.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Such was the soul of the storekeeper of Coniston.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the soul of the storekeeper of Coniston.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the soul of the storekeeper of Coniston.
Wetherell
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From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether or not he was one of those immortalized in the famous Elegy, it is not for us to say.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And there are certain souls which cannot stand the jars of life--souls created to register thoughts and sentiments too fine for those of coarser construction.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A celebrated poet who read the letters to the Guardian--at Miss Lucretia Penniman's request--has declared Mr. Wetherell to have been a genius.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading There are certain instruments used by scientists so delicate that they have to be wrapped in cotton wool and kept in ductless places, and so sensitive that the slightest shock will derange them.
