adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
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 LESSONS IN LIFE, FOR ALL WHO WILL READ THEM.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
ARTHURnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading T. S. ARTHUR.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
BooknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
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From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LESSONS IN LIFE, FOR ALL WHO WILL READ THEM.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LESSONS IN LIFE, FOR ALL WHO WILL READ THEM.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
learnersnounUS /ˈlɜːrnərz/
plural of “learner” — someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading LESSONS IN LIFE, FOR ALL WHO WILL READ THEM.
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LESSONS IN LIFE, FOR ALL WHO WILL READ THEM.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
READverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading LESSONS IN LIFE, FOR ALL WHO WILL READ THEM.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading T. S. ARTHUR.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
sicadverbUS /sɪk/
intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
TnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading T. S. ARTHUR.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
THEMpronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LESSONS IN LIFE, FOR ALL WHO WILL READ THEM.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
truismnounUS /ˈtruːɪzəm/
an obvious truth
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "WE are never too old to learn;" is a truism that cannot be repeated too often, if, in the repetition, we do not lose the force of the sentiment.
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 In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
WHOpronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading LESSONS IN LIFE, FOR ALL WHO WILL READ THEM.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading LESSONS IN LIFE, FOR ALL WHO WILL READ THEM.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In fact, at every stage of existence we are learners; and, if we (sic) con the lessons well that are written in the great Book of Human Life, wide open before us, we will be wiser and happier.
