adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All through the day, Jane moved about more quietly than usual.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
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 through the day, Jane moved about more quietly than usual.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What are a child's feelings?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading What are a child's feelings?
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All through the day, Jane moved about more quietly than usual.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading What are a child's feelings?
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
Jane
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From this reading All through the day, Jane moved about more quietly than usual.
Jane's
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From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading All through the day, Jane moved about more quietly than usual.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading All through the day, Jane moved about more quietly than usual.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
therfore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All through the day, Jane moved about more quietly than usual.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading All through the day, Jane moved about more quietly than usual.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What are a child's feelings?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Some who read this may think that I was very weak to let a hastily uttered censure against a careless child trouble me.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could, therfore, understand the nature of Jane's feelings, and sympathize with her to a certain extent.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading I have been a child; and, as a child, have been blamed severely by those whom I desired to please, and felt that unkind words fell heavier and more painfully, sometimes, than blows.
