adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading An hour later he left her, cheerful and comparatively happy, for the St. Johns' cottage.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading An hour later he left her, cheerful and comparatively happy, for the St. Johns' cottage.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading An hour later he left her, cheerful and comparatively happy, for the St. Johns' cottage.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An hour later he left her, cheerful and comparatively happy, for the St. Johns' cottage.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading An hour later he left her, cheerful and comparatively happy, for the St. Johns' cottage.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
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From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
I'll
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From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
JohnsnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)
From this reading An hour later he left her, cheerful and comparatively happy, for the St. Johns' cottage.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later he left her, cheerful and comparatively happy, for the St. Johns' cottage.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
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 An hour later he left her, cheerful and comparatively happy, for the St. Johns' cottage.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
PREPARATIONnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour later he left her, cheerful and comparatively happy, for the St. Johns' cottage.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was equally clear, however, that he had gained strength and a nobler manhood in the effort; and so she told him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
unreservedadjective
not reserved
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading They gave to each other an hour or two of unreserved confidence; and the old lady's eyes filled with tears more than once as she saw how vain had been her nephew's struggle.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading PREPARATION Graham learned with deep satisfaction that the dangerous symptoms of his aunt's illness had passed away, and that she was now well advanced in convalescence.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If supper is ready," he replied, "I'll prove to you that I am in very fair condition."
