adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
alarmsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
BRINKnounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
conduceverb
be conducive to
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
excitements
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
FierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
HappyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
Mooifontein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
Niel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
shooting-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To get up in the morning conscious of health and strength, to pursue the common round and daily task till evening comes, and finally to go to bed pleasantly tired and sleep the sleep of the just, is the true secret of happiness.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ON THE BRINK For a few weeks after John Niel’s adventure at the shooting-party no event of any importance occurred at Mooifontein.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Fierce excitements, excursions, and alarms do not conduce either to mental or physical well-being, and it is for this reason that we find that those whose lives have been chiefly concerned with them crave the most after the quiet round of domestic life.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Happy is the country that has no history,” says the voice of wisdom, and the same remark may be made with even more truth of the individual.
worldlings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Day followed day in charming monotony, for, whatever “gay worldlings” may think, monotony is as full of charm as a dreamy summer afternoon.
