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 sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His little companion was before him, pictured in his child-like innocence and playfulness.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Manuel retired to his berth, full of meditation.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
child-like
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From this reading His little companion was before him, pictured in his child-like innocence and playfulness.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His little companion was before him, pictured in his child-like innocence and playfulness.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Manuel retired to his berth, full of meditation.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
guard-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
harrowingadjectiveUS /ˈheroʊɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
haversacknoun
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His little companion was before him, pictured in his child-like innocence and playfulness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manuel retired to his berth, full of meditation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading His little companion was before him, pictured in his child-like innocence and playfulness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His little companion was before him, pictured in his child-like innocence and playfulness.
Manuel
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From this reading Manuel retired to his berth, full of meditation.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Manuel retired to his berth, full of meditation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading His little companion was before him, pictured in his child-like innocence and playfulness.
playfulnessnounUS /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/
a festive merry feeling
From this reading His little companion was before him, pictured in his child-like innocence and playfulness.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Manuel retired to his berth, full of meditation.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His little companion was before him, pictured in his child-like innocence and playfulness.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
well-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We do this that we may be sustained by records, in what we have stated, rather than give one of those more popular conclusions which restore happiness and relieve the reader's feelings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading WE are sorry, that having traced the details of our narrative as they occurred, without adding for dramatic effect, we are constrained to conclude with a picture at once painful and harrowing to the feelings.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading He saw him in the youthful zeal and freshness of the night when he brought the well-laden haversack into his dreary cell, and which kind act was repaid by a night of suffering in the guard-house.
