adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
Chapdelaine
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From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
ennuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
folknounUS /foʊk/
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
GODnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
high-soundingadjective
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
INTERPRETERnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
landsnounUS /lændz/
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
passableadjectiveUS /ˈpæsəbəl/
able to be passed or traversed or crossed
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
PipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They are too near to nature, and know too well the stern laws that rule their lives.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
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 "Very well, father;" but she replied in a voice so dejected, almost indifferent, that her parents exchanged glances behind her back.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Country folk do not die for love, nor spend the rest of their days nursing a wound.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Thus it is perhaps, that they are sparing of high-sounding words; choosing to say "liking" rather than "loving" ... "ennui" rather than "grief," that so the joys and sorrows of the heart may bear a fit proportion to those more anxious concerns of life which have to do with their daily toil, the yield of their lands, provision for the future.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE INTERPRETER OF GOD One evening in February Samuel Chapdelaine said to his daughter: "The roads are passable; if you wish it, Maria, we shall go to La Pipe on Sunday for the mass."
