adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading When Clarence next met Dawn he was greatly dejected.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
DawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading When Clarence next met Dawn he was greatly dejected.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading When Clarence next met Dawn he was greatly dejected.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
furrowedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːroʊd/
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading When Clarence next met Dawn he was greatly dejected.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Clarence next met Dawn he was greatly dejected.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When Clarence next met Dawn he was greatly dejected.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Clarence next met Dawn he was greatly dejected.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
tauntedverbUS /ˈtɔːntɪd/
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Clarence next met Dawn he was greatly dejected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Clarence next met Dawn he was greatly dejected.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading His wife and friends taunted him daily upon his depression, because they were far from his soul, and could not comprehend the agony which was working therein.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading The brow on which the light of hope and life should repose, was indeed wrinkled, and furrowed with unrest because the spirit was ill at ease.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading There was a claim upon him, a voice calling for retribution, which through the very law of life, aside from personal wrong, would not let him rest; and was only in the presence of Dawn that he experienced anything like repose.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading She thought he appeared too old and wan for one of his years.