adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
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 It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
illsnounUS /ɪlz/
plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Pons was not like the same man that morning.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Pons was not like the same man that morning.
MentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Pons was not like the same man that morning.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pons was not like the same man that morning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
PonsnounUS /pɑːnz/
United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976)
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Pons was not like the same man that morning.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
Schmucke
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From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
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 The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mental suffering has this immense advantage over physical ills--when the cause is removed it ceases at once.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
unspeakablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was unspeakably pleasant to Pons to find all his old enjoyments restored to him without any loss of self-respect.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world had come to Pons, he had risen in the esteem of his circle; but Schmucke looked so downcast and dubious when he heard the story of the triumph, that Pons felt hurt.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading When, however, the kind-hearted German saw the sudden change wrought in Pons’ face, he ended by rejoicing with his friend, and made a sacrifice of the happiness that he had known during those four months that he had had Pons all to himself.
