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From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I had become arrogant, peevish, and above all suspicious.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
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 I had become arrogant, peevish, and above all suspicious.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
angelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading I had become arrogant, peevish, and above all suspicious.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I had become arrogant, peevish, and above all suspicious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I was much changed.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
forbearingadjective
showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was much changed.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
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 Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
peevishadjectiveUS /ˈpiːvɪʃ/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading I had become arrogant, peevish, and above all suspicious.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading I had become arrogant, peevish, and above all suspicious.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During my father’s life time I had always been of an affectionate and forbearing disposition, but since those days of joy alas!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was much changed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It is a strange circumstance but it often occurs that blessings by their use turn to curses; and that I who in solitude had desired sympathy as the only relief I could enjoy should now find it an additional torture to me.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
Woodville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Although the real interest of my narration is now ended and I ought quickly to wind up its melancholy catastrophe, yet I will relate one instance of my sad suspicion and despair and how Woodville with the goodness and almost the power of an angel, softened my rugged feelings and led me back to gentleness.[65]
