adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It would be burdensome to herself and become wearisome to others.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
burdensomeadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənsəm/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading It would be burdensome to herself and become wearisome to others.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
EFFORTnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It would be burdensome to herself and become wearisome to others.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
How
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From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
LIVEverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would be burdensome to herself and become wearisome to others.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading She had lost her hold on life, which to her enfeebled mind and body promised little beyond renewed weariness and disappointment.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It would be burdensome to herself and become wearisome to others.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He had full assurance that Grace made her promised effort, but it was little more than an effort of will, dictated by a sense of duty.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading How she could live again in any proper sense of the word was beyond her comprehension; and what was bare existence?
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE EFFORT TO LIVE As Graham had said, it did seem that infinite patience and courage would be required to defeat the dark adversaries now threatening the life upon which he felt that his own depended.
