adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
beatingsnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋz/
plural of “beating” — the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It left things behind it, of course.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
CAMEverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
CONCERNINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It left things behind it, of course.
crescendonounUS /krɪˈʃendoʊ/
(music) a gradual increase in loudness
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
DARKnounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
DECISIONSnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
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From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It left things behind it, of course.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
PEOPLEnounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
PETERnounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
SCAW
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From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
SHOPverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
TANnounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
wisdoms
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From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And to a boy of twelve years a beating is forgotten with amazing quickness, especially if it is a week of holiday and there have been other beatings not so very long before.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “Look back on this bitterness a year hence and see how trivial it seems” was one of the little wisdoms that helped Peter's courage in after years.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was the worst beating that Peter had ever had, and that was something, but its occurrence marked more than a mere crescendo of pain, and that evening stood for some new resolution that he did not rightly understand yet--something that was in its beginning the mere planting of a seed.
ZACHARY
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From this reading OF THE DARK SHOP OF ZACHARY TAN, AND OF THE DECISIONS THAT THE PEOPLE IN SCAW HOUSE CAME TO CONCERNING PETER I But it was of the nature of the whole of life that these things should pass.
