adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
abstinencenounUS /ˈæbstənəns/
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
elicitverbUS /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
EpicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Epic of Hades.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
HadesnounUS /ˈheɪdiz/
(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
From this reading Epic of Hades.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
overtops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading Only suffering draws The inner heart of song, and can elicit The perfumes of the soul.”
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I know How far high failure overtops the bounds Of low successes.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
uncongenialadjective
not suitable to your tastes or needs
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He had, however, one consolation: the Major’s health steadily improved, under the joint influence of total abstinence and Bath water, and, with the improvement, his temper became a little better.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Next week, Lawrence went off like a hero to the war; and my friend--also I think like a hero--stayed on at Bath, enduring as best he could the worst form of loneliness; for undoubtedly there is no loneliness so frightful as constant companionship with an uncongenial person.
