AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such facts are enough to encourage, in every case, an attempt to govern the temper.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such facts are enough to encourage, in every case, an attempt to govern the temper.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Such facts are enough to encourage, in every case, an attempt to govern the temper.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such facts are enough to encourage, in every case, an attempt to govern the temper.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Such facts are enough to encourage, in every case, an attempt to govern the temper.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Such facts are enough to encourage, in every case, an attempt to govern the temper.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Such facts are enough to encourage, in every case, an attempt to govern the temper.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading Such facts are enough to encourage, in every case, an attempt to govern the temper.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
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From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
peevishadjectiveUS /ˈpiːvɪʃ/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
regulatingnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
the act of controlling or directing according to rule
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such facts are enough to encourage, in every case, an attempt to govern the temper.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The most irritable or peevish temper has been restrained by company; has been subdued by interest; has been awed by fear; has been softened by grief; has been soothed by kindness.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A bad temper has shown itself, in the same individuals, capable of increase, liable to change, accessible to motives.
tolerancenounUS /ˈtɑːlərəns/
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading All the miseries of a bad temper, and all the blessings of a good one, may be attained by an habitual tolerance, concern, and kindness for others--by an habitual restraint of considerations and feelings entirely selfish.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Then, too, facts demonstrate that much has been done and can be done in regulating the worst of tempers.
