adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It ended, as was inevitable, in disruption.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
disruptionnounUS /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading It ended, as was inevitable, in disruption.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It ended, as was inevitable, in disruption.
epochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It ended, as was inevitable, in disruption.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It ended, as was inevitable, in disruption.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ended, as was inevitable, in disruption.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
survivornounUS /sərˈvaɪvər/
one who lives through affliction
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
temperamentsnounUS /ˈtemprəmənts/
plural of “temperament” — your usual mood
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of the two human beings here described, one was born to fly backward, the other could not help being carried forward.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THIS book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciences and almost two epochs.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It ended, as was inevitable, in disruption.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There came a time when neither spoke the same language as the other, or encompassed the same hopes, or was fortified by the same desires.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, at least, it is some consolation to the survivor, that neither, to the very last hour, ceased to respect the other, or to regard him with a sad indulgence.
