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 deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
assimilationnounUS /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/
the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
attenuatedadjectiveUS /əˈtenjuːeɪtɪd/
of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
blendingnounUS /ˈblendɪŋ/
the act of blending components together thoroughly
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
detractverbUS /dɪˈtrækt/
take away a part from; diminish
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
exhaustless
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From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
harmoniesnounUS /ˈhɑːrməniz/
plural of “harmony” — compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
inflownounUS /ˈɪnfloʊ/
the process of flowing in
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
intoningverbUS /ˌɪnˈtoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “intone” — utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
receptiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈseptɪv/
open to arguments, ideas, or change
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
statesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was a deeper intoning of sentiment, a closer blending of thought, or rather, their individual states had been more clearly defined by the day's incidents.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus they were constantly coming each to the other, and consequently drew from exhaustless fountains of intellectual and physical strength.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were of those rare types of mind which know just how far they can be together, and not detract from each other; just when the mental and spiritual assimilation was becoming attenuated, and each needed solitude.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Life is replete with harmonies ready to inflow, if we are but receptive and delicate enough to receive and appropriate them.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Basil and his sister sat longer that summer evening than was their wont.
